My patients often ask me what they can do to keep their mouths in tip top shape. The following is a routine I recommend to all my patients both for improving as well as maintaining a healthy oral environment. While the list may seem long, each time you practice it the routine will become a …
Sometimes patients ask us why their mouths are dry and lacking in saliva production. Many times dry mouth can be a side effect of certain medications patients take. It is important for patients to know and understand all the possible side effects that the medications they are taking have, even those that are available over …
A new study in the Journal of Dental Research examined the levels of fluoride in the body. As you may know, fluorides have been added to our drinking water supplies and toothpastes to reduce the incidence of decay. We also use fluorides following your periodontal cleaning to prevent decay and relieve tooth sensitivity to hot …
What should you use? It comes down to two basic types, powered (electric) or manual. Toothbrushes come with big handles and little handles, many bristles or few bristles. Studies have shown that powered brushes work better but only if they are used correctly! One of the best electric toothbrushes …
I am frequently asked by patients what is the best type of toothpaste to use because as a consumer they are so inundated with information from ads on TV, newspaper coupons, internet, etc. As a consumer, you may think: “Because I am using this expensive toothpaste, I cannot possibly have any plaque in my mouth” …
