Too Much Drilling? Not All Early Tooth Decay Needs A Filling
Recently I had a wonderful patient meet with me with a concern. About a year ago she lost an older filling on a front tooth about one hour prior to her start time at work. She came to my office and we fixed her smile making her one happy patient. Fast forward a few months […]
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Researchers Uncover Higher Prevalence of Periodontal Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Over 1.3 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic, inflammatory disease of the joints. RA is a disabling condition, and can lead to long-term joint damage resulting in persistent pain and loss of function in affected areas. A study published in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of Periodontology, the official publication […]
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Cheese Please for Healthy Teeth
It is our goal as dentists to inform our patients f their current oral conditions, and to provide multiple treatment plan options to choose from that will improve their oral condition. We understand that it is not realistic, or practical, to assume that every patient wants the ideal treatment plan, which is why we pride […]
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Which toothpaste do you use, Dr. Drews?
This is a question that I get almost once a week. Having the opportunity to just go to my supply room and grab my favorite brand makes it too easy for me. I wanted to put together a blog that explains how to select a toothpaste from the drug store aisle. I am going to […]
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Dentist Should Advise Vegetarians on Good Oral Health
Health concerns about fat and cholesterol have prompted many people to become vegetarians, and the nutritional deficiencies that can sometimes result may reveal themselves during dental exams. Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson Ludwig Leibsohn, DDS says he usually asks patients if they adhere to vegetarian or other special diets. “Most adult vegetarians are very knowledgeable […]
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Where Do Cavities Come From?
I recently received an email asking the question, “Where do cavities come from?” With the popularity of energy drinks, dentists (at least in my area of the country) are seeing a segment of these young patients with a high number of cavities. To understand how a cavity forms, you need to have an understanding of […]
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They’re only baby teeth……
Patient Question: “Why do you want to fill baby teeth? They will fall out anyway.” Dr. Drews’s Answer: “I can understand why you would wonder about that. It is confusing when some of the teeth we call baby teeth may stay in a child’s mouth until he’s 12. While it is true that baby teeth […]
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What is ClearCorrect Invisible Braces?
Clear aligner therapy is a lot like traditional braces in for correcting a variety of orthodontic issues (crooked teeth, crowded teeth, gaps, bite misalignments, etc). However, invisible braces are a discreet and convenient alternative in some instances. Clear aligners work using a series of clear, removable “trays” that are custom fit to your teeth and […]
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Dentures and Implants: A Perfect Marriage!
As young children, losing a tooth is probably one of the more exciting milestones we have. Unfortunately, the tooth fairy isn’t going to pay any of us middle-aged folks a visit with her money purse, nor are there a third set of strong, shiny white teeth coming to replace the ones that we might lose […]
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Natural Remedies for Gum Disease
Every week we receive questions from patients regarding natural supplements that claim to help the health of their gums. There is a lot of information on the web about such supplements that claim to help; unfortunately, there are no large studies that follow good research standards that allow us to state, unequivocally, “This is the […]
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