Is There A Sub-Prime Mortgage Crisis Going On In Your Mouth?
Recession is never a good thing; whether it’s the economy, a hairline, or your gums that are receding, they are all going to impact your ability to go on vacation, flirt with the opposite sex, and smile for your DMV picture. When a tooth erupts into your mouth, it is surrounded by a layer of […]
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Vote for Pedro!
Growing up, I always wanted to be a WWF wrestler, but it turns out that the outfits are less drafty in dentistry. I have now come to terms with the fact that I will never spar with Jake the Snake. Fortunately, I’ve found that fighting for legislation which supports my profession is proving to be […]
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Pink Floyd Got it Wrong; We Always Need More Education
I come from a family of educators (and strong women). I have personally racked up a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and the Doctor of Dentistry thing, as well as additional certificates in specialized dentistry and even Scuba diving. Education, and its lifelong pursuit, is pretty important to me. So I have really enjoyed watching my […]
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We All Need a Little Therapy Over the Holidays
Aaaaaah, the holidays! My wife thrives on all things festive; decorating the tree, shopping for the perfect gift for everyone we are related to (as well as their dogs), poring through recipes to find which cocktail to serve for; present opening, before Christmas lunch, during the meal, with dessert (which involves some weird British tradition […]
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Fluoride: the History & the Histrionics
Do a Google search on the risks and benefits of fluoride and you will be confronted with more scientific research and armchair opinions that are harder to take in than the recommended 8 glasses of water a day. In my opinion, one of the most compelling things about the history of fluoridation (in the U.S.) […]
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Thank You to Our Active and Retired Military Personnel
I served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy for five years before coming to Maine. During my time in the military I was stationed in some really tough places, like San Diego. However, I was also deployed to the Middle East and spent nine months aboard the U.S.S. Rushmore, or as I liked to […]
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Is Your Dental Insurance “Good” . . . or Not?
“Is my dental insurance good?” is a question I get asked a lot. To be perfectly honest, it’s actually difficult for us to answer that question. Here’s why . . . From my perspective, a “good” insurance company (or good insurance policy) means that they pay what they say they will pay, on time, and […]
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You Can Lead a Child to a Sink . . .
But You Can’t Make Him Brush His Teeth! We’ll you could, technically, but you wouldn’t want to. Broccoli, bath time, and tooth brushing are some guaranteed ways to get into a power struggle with a toddler (or a strong-willed Labrador). Obviously I can make my Labrador Retriever, Axel, brush his teeth. That’s because he’s physically […]
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Your Teeth Are like the Titanic, So Watch Out For Icebergs!
I know that you’re not supposed to talk about politics or bodily functions in polite company (not that this has ever stopped me); however, if you are looking for a surefire way to turn a good dinner party into an episode of Jerry Springer, just get people on the subject of dental x-rays. “Those x-rays […]
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Beaver Teeth and Belt Sanders
My wife’s teeth look a lot like her shoes, and although I tell her to go to T.J. Maxx and buy herself a new pair (of shoes – they are about 10 years old), she’s stubborn and insists they’re just fine. She is approaching 40, which means she’s been chewing on her adult teeth for […]
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