Have you ever had a temporary crown? Did it come off while you were waiting for a laboratory to make your crowns? Did you have to have material put in your mouth for an impression? There is a procedure available that uses a camera to take a picture of your tooth and the crown is […]
Category: Gum Disease and Health
SELECTING A TOOTH BRUSH
This time of year a tooth brush may be given as a stocking stuffer or as a gift. I think that is a great idea for a gift that promotes health and well being. According to the Academy of General Dentists the probability of brushing during the work day increases 65% if a tooth brush […]
KEEP YOUR TEETH FOR YOUR LIFETIME
This week a patient phoned my office with the complaint of a loose tooth after her daughter inadvertently hit her in the mouth with a toy. When I examined her I found that she had advanced gum disease that had spread to her bone resulting in loss of the supporting bone of her teeth. This […]
