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What A Space Maintainer (Spacer) Is And Why Your Child Might Need One

Tom Draper - 43
Whenever a tooth is lost, the teeth on either side of it move towards the empty space to try to fill it in. Sometimes this...

What Is the Difference Between Dentists with DDS and DMD Degrees?

Tom Draper - 22
Have you ever noticed how some dentists have the abbreviation DMD after their name and some have DDS as their suffix? You're not alone....

An Alternative to Suing Your Dentist: Peer Review

Tom Draper - 104
Have you ever had a major inconvenience that was caused by your dentist?  Sometimes dentists do make serious mistakes.  When they do, they should...

Yes, the $3 Online Tooth Whitening Trial Offer is a Scam

Tom Draper - 119
Lately, it seems as if half of the advertisements on major news websites are advertising a cheap or free tooth whitening trial.  A lot...

How Jessica Simpson Can Still Have Great Teeth Even Without Brushing Her Teeth

Tom Draper - 2
Last Wednesday during an interview with iHeartRadio, Jessica Simpson proclaimed to the world that she doesn't brush her teeth.  You can see a video...

The Anatomy of a Tooth

Tom Draper - 6
Have you ever wondered what makes a tooth so strong? The anatomy of a tooth is very simple compared to the human body.  Every tooth...

Get Rid of Gingivitis By Using These Four Tips

Tom Draper - 4
If you've noticed that your gums are red and puffy, or that they bleed whenever you brush your teeth, you may have gingivitis. Gingivitis is...

Seven Reasons Your Gums Are Enlarged

Tom Draper - 3
Throughout your life, you may notice that your gums may sometimes get bigger from time to time.  There are many different reasons that your...

Nine Drinks that Can Dissolve Your Teeth

Tom Draper - 68
Although teeth are the hardest parts of our bodies, they do have one weakness: they can be easily destroyed by acid.  Acid is the...

Are Toothbrush Sanitizers Effective?

Tom Draper - 5
When I was a kid, one of my teachers once told our class that bacteria from human waste in the bathroom could find its...

What Is Oil Pulling Therapy and Can it Improve Dental Health?

Tom Draper - 4
Oil pulling therapy is an ancient medicinal technique that is used to improve oral health. Oil Pulling therapy involves putting a tablespoon of vegetable oil...

How Often Should You Get a New Toothbrush?

Tom Draper - 0
Are you one of the millions of Americans that only changes their toothbrush when your dentist gives you a free one at each check-up? ...

What a Frenectomy is and Why Your Child Might Need One

Tom Draper - 273
Lisa, a reader from Idaho recently took her children to the dentist.  The dentist remarked that one of her children might need a frenectomy. ...

Get Rid of Bad Breath By Eating These 12 Foods

Tom Draper - 7
Sure, that fried tuna fish sandwich with garlic and onion might have tasted good at lunch, but your post-lunch associates are not enjoying the...

Should Watsonville, California Fluoridate Their Water?

Tom Draper - 11
I usually don't post on Tuesdays, but I found an interesting article in the Los Angeles Times about the fluoridation of the water supply...

A World Map Showing Naturally Fluoridated Water

Tom Draper - 6
Last week, I wrote about how to find out how much fluoride your water contains.  A reader wanted to know what parts of the...

Allergies to Mercury In Silver Fillings Aren’t Common

Tom Draper - 29
People frequently wonder if the mercury in their silver fillings (also called amalgam fillings) could be to blame for various chronic diseases and disorders...

Eight Causes of Bad Breath – It’s Not Just Onions & Garlic

Tom Draper - 5
Sometimes I feel bad for onions and garlic.  Lots of people eat them and enjoy them.  Then, after a few minutes they notice that...

Find Out How Much Fluoride Is In Your Tap Water

Tom Draper - 27
Water fluoridation began in the United States in Grand Rapids, Michigan in1945.  It is considered one of the Ten Great Health Achievements of the...

The Three Ways Fluoride Protects Your Teeth

Tom Draper - 3
Fluoride is an ion that has proven to be very effective at keeping our smiles looking as good as they can for as long...

Which Type of Filling Lasts Longest, White or Silver?

Tom Draper - 14
In my last two articles, I addressed the length of time that White (Composite or Tooth-Colored) fillings last and the length of time that...

How Long Do White Fillings Last?

Tom Draper - 25
Last week, I wrote about how long amalgam (silver-colored) fillings last.  While many people have amalgam fillings in their mouths, others prefer white fillings...

How Long Does an Amalgam (Silver Colored) Filling Last?

Tom Draper - 131
Earlier this week, I was working with a patient who was having two gold crowns placed over some molars that had previously been restored...

What Every Human Needs to Know About Plaque

Tom Draper - 16
How would you feel if a dog ran over to you and urinated on your foot?  What if that urine were so caustic that...

Welcome to Oral Answers!

Tom Draper - 1
My name is Tom and I am a second-year dental student in the United States.  For quite some time, I have considered starting a...
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