Teeth Extraction

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,  …

One of the most difficult things as a parent is to see your child frightened or in pain.  Often just the thought of taking your …

One of the most common questions people ask me about dental implants is not about the procedure, but if their insurance will cover it. As …

Almost weekly, we see emergency patients referred for completion of teeth extractions already initiated by their dentist. Here is a common scenario: Dentist tells the …

When should bone grafting be done following extraction of a tooth? It is a question often asked by patients and also some dentists. The procedure …

Many general dentists are performing surgical placement of dental implants without proper training or knowledge. This trend is largely due to the down economy and …

With the world all a-buzz about radiation levels in airport scanners, one has to wonder about the safety of exposure — or repeated exposure — …

Last week, I found myself in need of a chiropractor — a specialist I have never required before. So I asked a few friends for …

There’s a silly dentistry cartoon of an open mouth, tongue sticking out, with little teeth characters marching out on the tongue. The punchline is, “Were …

“Herodontics” is a term used by some to describe measures far beyond reasonable to salvage a failing tooth. After all, the oath traditionally taken by …