Is Tooth Bleaching Safe and Effective?

May 25, 2010

It is common knowledge that a person’s smile can be an asset or a detriment to one’s self image, personal happiness and financial success. The centerpiece of that smile are the teeth. Studies have reported that the first body part that the outside world sees are your teeth and lips, then your eyes, and then your [...]

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Open Wide! (Oral Cavity is the Gateway to Health)

March 28, 2010

The fact that the oral cavity is the gateway to health is obvious. In order to be physically healthy, one must be able to efficiently chew. This initial breakdown of food and the enzymes produced in saliva begins the digestive process. In addition, the way that the teeth  and the gums look can impact on [...]

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To remove a tooth, or not remove a tooth… that is the question.

March 28, 2010

Whenever a patient, particularly one who is afraid of dentists or dental treatment, is in severe discomfort with his/her teeth and/or gums, the first thought that comes to their minds is to remove the tooth. I often hear from women that their “tooth discomfort is worse than childbirth.” They say , “at least there is [...]

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Eliminate Dental Fears With EFT

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There is a dichotomy that all dentists live with. We perform necessary dental treatment that brings healing to the patient. Yet, we know that this treatment, no matter how painless it might be, may cause emotional trauma for the patient. The knowledge that this often causes the patient to avoid dental treatment is well documented. [...]

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How NOT To Treat A Child In The Dentist’s Office

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“You know too much”, was the innocent response from my dentist’s receptionist to the questions I asked my dentist about my own dental treatment. Her words were ringing in my ears for days. Telling readers to get information prior to treatment has always been a major focus of my articles. Yet, his hygienist had already [...]

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Love In The Dental Office (Confessions of a Retired Dentist)

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The following article, written in 2000, is about my experiences in the Indian Public Health Service 37 years ago. Today, in light of the turmoil and resistance surrounding the government’s long overdue bid to overhaul the health care delivery system of the United States, this article is timely even today. Even though there have been [...]

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Phobia-Dentist No More

February 4, 2010

It’s not hard to figure out why, in our society, the words phobia-dentist are so often connected.  The media and the arts especially, movies and commercials, portray dentists as mean, uncaring, and aloof, and the idea that dental treatment is painful has been “drilled” into the minds of the public for a very long time.  [...]

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For Those Who Fear the Dentist

February 2, 2010

So many people, from the youngest child to the most macho weightlifter, fear the dentist.  Dental treatment can make patients look and feel better, and it can help them attain good overall health.  Modern dentistry has progressed to the point where the methods and modalities used often result in a painless experience.  And yet, dental [...]

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Over the Fear of Needles

January 31, 2010

Can people actually get over the fear of needles? This fear can have many causes. Some people are afraid of the sight of the needle and the metal syringe. When they talk about the size of the needle, people always describe it as being several inches long. In reality, the needle itself is no longer [...]

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Scared of Dentist? Not Any More!

January 29, 2010

The phrase “scared of dentist” is one that comes up quite a lot in Google and other search engines. Why is that? One of the most common complaints from patients is how distressing they find the sounds and vibrations of the handpieces (drills) used by the dentist to remove tooth structure and decay. Although it [...]

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