I get canker sores in my mouth two or three times a year. You recommended that I get a certain type of toothpaste that might help. Can you tell me which one and why?
Years ago, in the early 1990s a company called Den-Mat came out with a toothpaste called Rembrandt that was specifically used for whitening or bleaching teeth. One of the things

Hyperemia
Why is my tooth sometimes sensitive after a filling is placed or work is done on it? This is a normal response that can occur after any type of treatment

What is a Phoenix Abscess/Reaction in Dentistry?
A Phoenix reaction occurs in dentistry when we have a long-term infection in the bone at the end of the root that our body has been keeping under control with

What are Canker Sores?
Canker sores are also called aphthous ulcers and are characterized as white or yellowish round sores with a reddish border found inside the cheeks, lips, gums, roof of the mouth,
Black Hairy Tongue?
Yes, there is a condition that we call black hairy tongue. It is when the top surface of the tongue appears dark and furry. It is the buildup of dead
Hey Doc, what is up with your old calculator?
As some of you know, I regularly use a Texas Instruments SR-10 calculator that I have had since 1973. It is 51 years and counting for this little piece of
Tooth or Consequences ®
A few people have asked me about the newsletter we have written for years called Tooth or Consequences ®, and about the plaque in our hallway. It goes like this:
Baseball Sports Special
Going to do a sports special today regarding the postseason. My predictions for the postseason in MLB will be that the Yankees defeat the Guardians in six games and go
Acidic Drinks
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What are Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants are a preventive treatment for children. It is a procedure that involves flowing a composite bonding material into the grooves or fissures of the molar teeth. It is
Why Don’t We Need Wisdom Teeth?
Let us start with why “wisdom teeth” are around and what they are really called. A “wisdom tooth’s proper name is a “third molar.” In each of our upper…
Why Don’t We Clean Teeth on the First Visit to our Office?
Michele recently asked us this question so we will explain to you as we explained to her. During the patient’s first visit to our office, if there is no immediate