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I practice general dentistry in a small Kentucky community with my father and brother. I am highly involved in organized dentistry and feel optimal oral health is the goal for all.
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Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry: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
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Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
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
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Jonathan Rich answered:Are there alternatives to a root canal?There are alternatives to a root canal and depending on each separate situation a root canal may or... Full Post -
Jonathan Rich answered:How can root canals be prevented?
The best way to prevent a root canal is to prevent the cavity or trauma that may lead to a root canal in the first place. A root canal is needed when the pulp, or nerve, tissue inside the tooth begins to die. This can be caused from a cavity getting deep enough to infect the pulp, trauma to the tooth,
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Jonathan Rich answered:How can I prevent tooth decay from a bottle or nursing?
Prevention of tooth decay from a bottle or nursing is quite simple. Any fluid, breast milk included, except water has the potential to cause decay. The best way for you to deal with prevention is to treat your child’s teeth as you should know to treat your own. With each encounter eating the child’s teeth
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Jonathan Rich answered:What type of dentist performs root canal therapy?
There are three types of dentists that preform root canal therapy or endodontic. The first and most highly trained is an endodontist. This dentist has been to additional schooling to specialize in doing no other procedure except root canals. All general dentists have done root canals as part of their training
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Jonathan Rich answered:Are there alternatives to a root canal?
There are alternatives to a root canal and depending on each separate situation a root canal may or may not be the best option for a patient. For instance in some cases a tooth is to broken down to be restored. If the dentist has determined there is enough tooth to restore a root canal is the best option. If
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