Who Invented Cotton Candy?
Have you ever wondered who "invented" cotton candy? A Dentist! As if it wasn’t ironic enough that a dentist invented a treat made of spun sugar and air, it was invented independently by two different dentists–(Was it a plot to increase business!)...
Medicines & Graperfruit Juice Are Not A Good Cocktail
A lot of people drink grapefruit juice as part of a healthy diet but sometimes is has the opposite effect. There are great things in grapefruit like vitamin C and potassium which our bodies need to work right. It is NOT good for you when it...
Women in Dentistry
Dentistry has long been dominated by men but times have changed. From 1995 to 2005 total enrollment in dental schools increased 10.7% and during that time the number of female students increased by 32%. Today I think that number is rising to...
Heart Attack & Stroke Risks Reduced by Professional Dental Cleanings.
A recent study from Taiwan presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Session showed that professional teeth cleanings were associated with fewer heart attacks & strokes. The study had 100,000 people which is a huge number for any...
Sports Guards Save Teeth & Money
A properly fitted sports guard made by your dentist is the best protection for you teeth, jaw, TM joints, and your wallet! Some boys & girls (of all ages) may think that a sports guard is not cool and not needed but nothing can be further from...
How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
3, 4, 6, 12.....How many months between your professional cleanings? This is a very interesting subject and there seems to be a lot of questions about this from patients, hygienists, and even dentists. The answer is.........the interval that helps...