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Can Bleeding Gums Kill You?
Maybe you're thinking: "Wow, Doc! We're being a little dramatic here, aren't we?" Well, read on. No doubt, this title will elicit a few snickers and maybe even the occasional one-liner like "No, but I know someone whose breath could kill!" Nevertheless, the possibly...
Applying for Dental School
I have been out of dental school for (cough) a few years now, so I wasn’t particularly curious about the subject of applying to dental schools for myself. But a friend raised the question recently, and it made me wonder – beyond the United States – what are the best...
When was the last time you had a dental exam?
Many people believe that since they aren’t experiencing dental symptoms – like tooth pain or bleeding gums – then all must be well. Unfortunately, a sizable number of dental problems, including cavities and periodontal disease (bone loss around your teeth), just don’t...
Do Dental Implants Make Financial Sense?
Because tooth-loss so often creates long-lasting and generally negative effects for personal health and, not infrequently, appearance – the entire array of tooth replacement options has long been an important subject in the dental field. Dentists not infrequently...
Tooth Extraction Stress
In my experience, extractions freak people out. So it’s always gratifying when a patient can leave my office joking and smiling after the experience, such as happened in my office two days ago. In fact, another patient, actually gave me a big hug after her extraction...
Five Interesting Things About Dental Implants (You May Not Know)
You can get dental implants at almost any age. As long as you are healthy, your teeth have stopped growing and your dentist feels you are a good candidate, you can get dental implants whether you are 16 or 85. Dental implants make your jawbone stronger. Losing teeth...