On Jul 27, 2011
By Dr. Jerry Gordon/The Dental Comfort Zone
Dentistry has seen some dramatic changes over the last twenty years. Better anesthetics, advances in techniques and technology have greatly reduced the potential for pain during dental treatment. Some dentists have had training in managing patients with
...Full PostOn Jul 24, 2011
By Dr. Jerry Gordon/The Dental Comfort Zone
On November 17, 2010, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Nov. 17 announced that it will invest more than $16 million by 2014 in its Dental Therapist Project, primarily focusing its efforts in Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, Vermont and Washington. The project is based
...Full PostOn Jul 24, 2011
By Dr. Jerry Gordon/The Dental Comfort Zone
Dentists are still an easy target. From movies and television, to magazines and books, dentists are frequently portrayed as either inherently sadistic or greedy and unethical. Unfortunately, these dental accounts are often stereotypically one-sided and
...Full PostOn Jul 22, 2011
By Dr. Jerry Gordon/The Dental Comfort Zone
Gum disease is caused by plaque, a bacterial film that continuously forms around the teeth. Plaque is responsible for sore, puffy and bleeding gums, bad breath, loose teeth, and tooth loss. Periodontal or gum disease is a bacterial infection affecting an
...Full PostOn Jul 22, 2011
By Dr. Jerry Gordon/The Dental Comfort Zone
A diagnosis of cancer can be devastating. And there is good reason for this fear -- Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States next to heart disease, and will claim more than half a million lives this year.
The good news is that many
On Jul 17, 2011
By Dr. Jerry Gordon/The Dental Comfort Zone
Have you ever wanted a white, attention-grabbing, perfect "Hollywood" smile? You're not alone. An estimated ten million Americans will spend a whopping 1.7 billion dollars on tooth whitening products and services this year. Tooth whitening is the most common
...Full PostOn Jul 17, 2011
By Dr. Jerry Gordon/The Dental Comfort Zone
If you have ever considered becoming a dentist, I would like to help you to understand everything that is involved. My name is Dr. Jerry Gordon and I am a practicing dentist. Dentistry is a career that I truly enjoy and would recommend to others. However,
...Full PostOn Jul 17, 2011
By Dr. Jerry Gordon/The Dental Comfort Zone
Fear or phobia of dental treatment is still a significant problem in the United States and worldwide. In May 2009, a German dentist, Dr. Jan Erik Schulz-Walz, created the first international dental group that shares knowledge about how to treat highly anxious
...Full PostOn Jul 17, 2011
By Dr. Jerry Gordon/The Dental Comfort Zone
Does the sound of the dentist's drill make you cringe? Does the sight of the needle make you scared and nervous? If so, you're not alone. It has been estimated that more than half of all the people in the United States will never see a dentist for regular
...Full PostOn Jul 13, 2011
By Dr. Jerry Gordon/The Dental Comfort Zone
For many years, both dentists and orthopedic surgeons have advised that patients take antibiotics before receiving dental treatment to prevent infection of their artificial joints. These recommendations are based on the possibility that bacteria from the
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