A Few Facts About Numbing Shots
Although topped by public speaking, heights, bugs, snakes, and drowning, one of the top fears Americans have is a common item found in a dental
Taking Care of Your Teeth When You Have the Flu
By now it�s no surprise; the 2014-2015 flu season is a bad one. Adults 65 and over, children younger than 5, and those with immune
The Oil Pulling Hype
Recently I�ve seen a lot of blog buzz and Facebook chat centered on something called �Oil Pulling.��� Patients ask me about essential oil products and
When Should I Replace My Old Toothbrush?
Brushing your teeth frequently is important in maintaining a healthy smile. That bright, white smile will not last long, however, if you don�t take care
The Most Fearsome Dentist Ever
Not a day goes by without someone telling me how afraid they are of needles, extractions, and root canals, so I am very aware that
Late Night Snacking and Oral Health
In the 1984 Spielberg-produced cult classic Gremlins, a man purchases a strange pet called a Mogwai to give his teenage son for Christmas. The pet
Use a Mouth Guard to Prevent Teeth Grinding
While many dental problems are quite obvious to patients (e.g. a cavity can be easily seen on an x-ray, an abscessed tooth is generally quite
Early Childhood Cavities in Orem, Utah
One of the saddest things I see in the dental office is very young kids, even infants with brand new teeth, who have severe decay
