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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

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

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

Oil pulling is an ancient Indian (not the American Indian) practice that utilizes natural remedies over proven scientific ones.  It involves the use of various types of oils such as

Years ago, in the early 1990s a company called Den-Mat came out with a toothpaste called Rembrandt that was specifically used for whitening or bleaching teeth. One of the things

Why is my tooth sometimes sensitive after a filling is placed or work is done on it?  This is a normal response that can occur after any type of treatment

A Phoenix reaction occurs in dentistry when we have a long-term infection in the bone at the end of the root that our body has been keeping under control with

Canker sores are also called aphthous ulcers and are characterized as white or yellowish round sores with a reddish border found inside the cheeks, lips, gums, roof of the mouth,

Yes, there is a condition that we call black hairy tongue. It is when the top surface of the tongue appears dark and furry. It is the buildup of dead