In order to get certified to give patients nitrous oxide (commonly called laughing gas), I have to administer it several times to prove my competence.
Last Friday afternoon, I...
Many dental procedures cause bleeding in the mouth, which can allow the bacteria in the mouth to enter into the person's bloodstream. Â Certain people...
Commercial teeth whitening products have grown exponentially over the last 20 years. Â The market has grown so much that even toothpastes want a piece...
Are you supposed to rinse after brushing your teeth? That's a common question that people have about brushing.
At the Maine Dental Association meeting last...
Many people experience sensitivity after getting a dental filling. Â As I've mentioned, sometimes this sensitivity can be attributed to a high filling.
A tooth can...
Fifty years ago you could have walked into a pharmacy and seen fluoride drops that were specifically targeted toward pregnant women. The packages claimed...
Dentists often use many different words that all refer to the same thing.  Dentists say calculus when they mean tartar and radiographs when they really mean to...
If you're like most people, you may believe that sugar causes cavities. Â After all, candy is bad for our teeth, right?
Sugar doesn't cause cavities....
Most people have thirty two permanent teeth that develop in their mouths. Failure of any these teeth to fully develop is called congenitally missing...
I received my first anti-smoking education when I was in 6th grade in middle school. I remember learning about the different warnings that cigarette...