by David J. D'Apolito, D.M.D. | Jan 27, 2025 | Blog
No, it is not a nickname for some famous athlete. It is a medical acronym that stands for Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. It is a situation that can develop after oral surgery in some patients that have been treated with a class of drugs called...
by David J. D'Apolito, D.M.D. | Jan 20, 2025 | Blog
Various studies though the years have shown that marijuana use could affect hormone levels in varying degrees in both males and females. The most significant of which being that it causes a decrease in male fertility. Studies of smoking marijuana have also...
by David J. D'Apolito, D.M.D. | Jan 13, 2025 | Blog
I have been asked recently by a few patients whether an electric (powered) toothbrush or manual toothbrush is better. Both can be equally effective if used properly and I will explain some advantages and disadvantages of each. Electric or powered toothbrushes are...
by David J. D'Apolito, D.M.D. | Jan 6, 2025 | Blog
Night Guards are removable appliances that people can wear if they have a habit of grinding or clenching their teeth during sleep. Grinding or clenching of one’s teeth during sleep is called nocturnal bruxism, thus the official term we use for these appliances is a...
by David J. D'Apolito, D.M.D. | Dec 30, 2024 | Blog
I have been asked many times about charcoal toothpaste so I have decided to give my take on this. Charcoal is a substance that has adsorption qualities in that it pulls substances into it. This is the reason it is used by emergency rooms to treat poisoning or drug...
