by office | Apr 21, 2019 | Blog
The FDA issued a warning against teething jewelry to prevent infant pain. There have been reports of choking, strangulation and deaths. Teething jewelry is made of amber, wood, marble or silicone. Normal signs of Teething are – fussy, trouble sleeping...
by office | Sep 11, 2018 | Blog
Many different types of food cause decay in kids, not just candy. Foods high in carbohydrate juice boxes,peanut butter, chips also attack children’s teeth- think about it when they eat crackers and smile and you see all that smush on their...
by office | Sep 11, 2018 | Blog
In the Neolithic period humans once believed the stabbing pains of toothaches were caused by a “tooth worm”. If the pain was severe then the worm was wriggling; if it stopped it was resting. In Ancient Greece they used donkey milk as a mouthwash to...
by office | Aug 14, 2018 | Blog
Not brushing isn’t pretty and it doesn’t smell good! The right toothbrush can save your teeth with a little help from flossing. Remember the softer the better- they are easier on your gums- they are not the kitchen floor. There are “natural”...
by office | Jun 26, 2018 | Blog
Do you gag on x- rays? I know I do! Children can develop a gag reflex and so can parents. – Fortunate we can do many things at the dentist and reduce potential fear of embarrassment. For example We can use mouth rinses and sprays that dull the sensation to...
by office | Jun 20, 2018 | Blog
Dr Al Danenberg a nutritional Periodontist, once asked his grandson what makes potato chips so good- he replied that they were crunchy and salty. But they are over -processed carbohydrates, unhealthy fats and have excessive salt and chemicals and do not have most...
