Denture Adhesive Study Linked to Serious Neurologic Disease
In the peer-reviewed scientific journal (Neurology), nine research scientists (Nations et al) reported on neurologic problems with four patients. The researchers claimed that the only recognizable variable was the fact that [...]
“I Was Told That I Could NOT Have Dental Implants”
I went to a dental research meeting 14 years ago. At the meeting, I sat next to a research administrator, Karen. She related that her friend Brenda was suffering with [...]
The Cost of Denture Adhesive Alone
Today I ventured out to the local store and researched various types of denture adhesive. I was seeking to discover the cost of denture adhesive over a period [...]
Success Rates of Dental Implants
You may be researching the procedure of a dental implant placement. You may be weighing your options of leaving a missing tooth, a fixed bridge, a removable denture [...]
Fixed Bridges – Top 5 Reasons They Fail
Fixed bridges fail, hmm...but why? A fixed bridge is an artificial, man-made prosthetic device used to replace missing teeth. The fixed bridge can be made of resin, ceramic and metal. [...]
Missing Teeth Predicts Heart Attacks
In a recent study at the America Heart Association’s Scientific Session 2011, Dr. Anders Holmlund in Sweden studied 7,999 people with gum disease (periodontal disease). The study showed that people [...]
Patient Success Story: Swollen Gums Around My Crowns
Years ago, a patient by the name of Cate came into my office concerned with the color of her gums around her crowns. Cate’s gums were swollen, purple and gray [...]
Patient Success Story: Born Without Front Teeth
Born without front teeth. Greg was referred by his orthodontist, to fill in the gaps on two of Greg’s front teeth. Greg’s mom, Claire, came to the appointment [...]
Pain Free Dental Anesthesia
Nobody likes pain. Using sharp dental needles to make you numb can be painful...especially in the roof of your mouth. The roof of the mouth or “the palate” is the [...]