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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“Why do I need gold in my mouth?”
Recently I was asked by a patient why I use gold in the mouth. Below is a summary of my answer for your information. There is much more to this topic than the steps actually taken to perform this procedure. The TYPE of crown selected is much more a concern for me when I am […]
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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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What is happening to my 6-year-old’s teeth?
I get a lot of questions from parents as they start to bring their kids in for regular dental check ups. Some people even wonder why they should bother treating children’s teeth since “the teeth are going to fall out anyway.” The truth is, good oral hygiene begins before your child’s teeth even erupt and […]
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ADA suggests ‘recall bias’ in x-ray, brain tumor study
April 10, 2012 — In response to the study released today that found an association between frequent dental x-rays and an increased risk of developing meningioma, the ADA issued the following statement: The ADA has reviewed the study and notes that the results rely on the individuals’ memories of having dental x-rays taken years earlier. […]
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