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Issue 33.16 Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder occurring at night when a person does not breath for a minimum of 10 seconds or longer. The time can often be for periods of 30 to 60 seconds. Sometimes a person will be obstructed and their body will try so hard to breath that they gasp […] Issue 27.16 It’s often said that in people’s latter years, they become more like children in many ways. Forgetfulness often affects personal hygiene habits. Loss of physical dexterity can also effect oral hygiene. Just as a child doesn’t brush their teeth very well, or forgets to brush their teeth before going to bed, so it […] Issue 23.16 Weekly, on various radio stations, I have given out short informative bites of information I call my “Tip of the Week.” Those who have missed hearing them might like to read them: Most people I see have a hard time brushing on those back teeth, especially on the cheek side. If you’ll just […] Issue 18.16 Before the advent of antibiotics and modern dentistry the toothache with its unrelenting pain was one of the most feared agonies know to man. Next to the common cold, it is still the second most common disease known to man. The access to dental care for the suffering is good here in St […] Issue 13.16 Teeth wear down over time due to various reasons. Sometimes a very high fiber diet over a lifetime can cause more wear. People with GURD (acid reflux) lose a lot of enamel as it simply dissolves away. Big time bruxers (tooth grinders) wear down their teeth at an alarming rate. Chemical/drug abusers with […] Issue 2.16 Dentists are in the business of diagnosing dental disease, namely tooth decay, gum disease, and Oral Pathology. Often people come into my office thinking they have dental decay because they have something that feels to them like a toothache. When I tell them their tooth is just fine but their problem is really […] Issue 49.15 Here are a few common sense tips or responses to frequently asked questions on common dental problems that I use on the radio on my tip of the week series. Hope you find them useful: White teeth are “in” and there are lots of whitening toothpastes from which to choose. Frequently, however, people’s […] Issue 43.14 Ask your grandkids about their teeth. Encourage good dental health with the normal questions about brushing, etc. Take it one step further by being observant of their smile and how their teeth meet. One more important thing to figure out is whether they are predominantly mouth breathers or nose breathers. Ask their parents […] Issue 39.14 A simple answer to this question is the obvious a general dentist is a dentist that does what most dentists generally do. Do general dentists do what dental specialists do? The answer is sometimes yes. There are five areas of dentistry recognized by the ADA . They are oral surgery, periodontics, pedodontics, […] Issue 23.14 As a grandparent, I have often stood in the bathroom with my grandchildren as they brushed their teeth before bed. I can see they have been taught well by their parents the importance of good oral hygiene. Their mother and I taught some of those parents when they were children. Good dental hygiene […] |
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