A patient came to me after her dentist discovered a developing jaw cyst associated with her impacted wisdom tooth. For years, she was told by her previous dentists that there is nothing wrong with her wisdom teeth and there were no reasons to remove them. One of the dentists even noticed the cyst in its [...]

Here is a great way to motivate your kids to keep brushing their teeth and keep them healthy. Click on the sign below, type in your kid’s name and print his or her personalized chart. It’s fun and a good reminder for them. A Public Service by Dentist Advisor if (typeof _lytdata === “undefined”) { [...]

If you have been prescribed antibiotics by your dentist or oral surgeon for a “bad tooth”, it most likely means that you have an infection that must be addressed fairly quickly.  Many people believe that by taking antibiotics, the discomfort will subside, and that they are free and clear of any further trouble with the [...]

Cone beam dental CT scan has significantly changed the way we, as dentists, practice dentistry. It provides us with 3-dimensional images of the teeth and its supporting structures important in making the right diagnosis and providing appropriate treatments with more precision. They are commonly used in dental implant treatment, teeth extractions, pathology, and treatment of [...]

Many people assume extraction of primary (baby) teeth are easy and quick. While this may be true for teeth in the front of the mouth,  the back teeth can behave entirely different. Primary or baby teeth may require extraction either due to deep caries or for orthodontic reasons. Patients are often referred to an oral [...]

“Information and communication are often used interchangeably, but they signify quite different things. Information is giving out; communication is getting through.”- Sydney J. Harris When patients ask questions or request information about their dental needs, dentists try to give answers and provide relevant information using brochures or website links. But are they effectively communicating with [...]

Appropriate patient referral is an integral part of our health system to assure each patient is in hands of the right doctor for their specific need. Whether it is from a general practitioner to a specialist or vice versa, the act of referring a patient is largely based on the relationship between the doctors and [...]

If you are looking for a great general dentist or a dental specialist who best meets your needs, you can’t rely on magazine ads, coupons, or lists of participating dentists from your insurance company. You should protect your investment and time and do your research. Word of mouth is still great, so do ask people [...]

Frequent mouth rinses with salt water after oral surgery promotes healing and helps to prevent infections. At our office, we first provide our patients with verbal and written instructions right after their oral surgery and review the importance of oral rinsing with salt water. Then we call them on the evening of surgery and review [...]

“Top Dentists” “Internationally Recognized Dentist” “Best Dentist” “World Renowned Dentist” These are just a few common descriptions sited in various media for dentists marketing their practices. But one has to question how are they generated? Are they credible? Why are they the top dentists? Who determined this? and what were the criteria for inclusion in [...]