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One of the more common side effects people get when they are taking antibiotics is diarrhea or gastrointestinal issues. This is because the antibiotic can wipe out certain normal and

One of the systemic diseases we can sometimes identify by our dental examinations is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD. GERD is an entity whereby stomach acid comes up through the

If you are just getting a dental examination or routine cleaning, you might wonder why we check blood pressure. First, it is a vital sign that is considered as a

Vitamin D is a very important vitamin for certain body functions.  We know it is essential for helping the body absorb phosphorous and calcium which is essential for strong bones

No, this is not some made up internet story, it is legit.  There is a procedure called osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis (OOKP) that is being performed for people who are blind in

Recently an elderly woman came to our office with a history of having an approximately 20-year-old upper denture that she said became rapidly loose about four months ago.  No matter

Sometimes patients come to us and notice dark spots on their teeth with no sensitivity and they are concerned. With the two photos here can you tell the difference on

Unfortunately, we have been seeing an increased number of cases of oral cancer recently.  We always check the soft tissues of the lips and mouth during routine examinations and also

I was recently asked about the manual toothbrushes that we purchase and give to our patients as a courtesy. As some of you know we switched a few years back

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

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

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