I graduated from UNC at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. Through a mentor I attended the Dawson series of classes and the Pankey series of classes- both focus on the role of the bite and the importance in treating TMJ problems. Through this experience my practiced has centered on helping TMJ patients.
THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.
"You look at it side-to-side with 'meth mouth' or 'coke mouth,' it is startling to see the intensity and extent of damage more or less t...Full Article
TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.
Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article
If you have cold sensitivity, report this to your dentist. But, what is abnormal cold sensitivity? Most people cannot bite into ice cream, whereas drinking ice tea should not cause a problem.
Ask your dentist about treating the cavity with an antibacterial agent before sealing the tooth with the restoration. There are several antibacterial agents available for this purpose. The agents are effective to eradicate many of the germs that live on the tooth where the cavity was active. Having
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It is important to understand the difference between 'tooth whitening' and 'tooth bleaching'.
Tooth whitening refers only to cleaning the outer surface of the tooth. Tooth Bleaching refers to a process to achieve whitening the tooth throughout. This is best accomplished with Tray Type treatments
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