I am going to use dental insurance as an example, since this is supposed to be a dental column. Dentists hear all the time, “My insurance only covers ____”, or “My insurance says they don’t cover that”, or “My insurance company says I can only see a dentist on their list”, or “I can’t do that because I don’t have insurance.” The response… (Read More)
June 28, 2021
June 21, 2021
Millions of bacteria live in the mouth, particularly on the back of the tongue. In many people, they are the primary causes of bad breath. The mouth’s warm, moist conditions are ideal for the growth of these bacteria. Most bad breath is caused b1y something in the mouth.
Some types of bad breath are considered to be fairly normal. They usually are not health concerns. One example is “morning mouth.” This occurs because of changes in your mouth while you sleep. During the… (Read More)
June 17, 2021
If you have sleep apnea, it’s likely that you feel pretty exhausted throughout the day. In fact, daytime sleepiness is one of the most common warning signs of this sleep condition! It may seem pretty tempting to take a nap to catch up on your sleep, but experts say don’t do it! Napping could be problematic for people who are already struggling to get quality sleep at night, and could potentially even make you more tired. Read on as we go over why you may want to consider avoiding naps, especially if you have sleep apnea.
June 14, 2021

I’m sure we all agree that keeping up with technology is not easy. From computers to cell phones to cars, and everything in between, changes take place at lightning speed. No matter what we buy, there is always something right around the corner, or already there, that is better.
I purchased a digital x-ray system back in January of 2008. By June of the same year, the same company came out with a smaller, thinner sensor. This didn’t make mine obsolete, but made me mad because my $10,000 investment made six months before could now be purchased for half the price.
As with most, if not all industries, technology is sweeping the dental field. We… (Read More)
June 7, 2021

Contrary to what many denture-wearers believe, dentures require regular maintenance, including relines, repairs, and replacement. In fact, the average denture should be relined every two to three years and replaced every five to seven years for the most optimal fitting prosthesis. There are many reasons for this maintenance interval and for regular dental examinations, whether or not the patient perceives any problem.
The first problem has to do with the basic function of the bone surrounding natural teeth. Natural teeth are held in their sockets by thousands of “cables”, called the periodontal ligament that tug and pull on the supporting bone during function. The bone is designed to be strengthened and stimulated in this manner.… (Read More)
June 1, 2021
Some people present with symptoms relating to these two issues, but more often than not, people do not have symptoms. Dental patients who present with signs of tooth wear or acid… (Read More)