Many people clench or grind their teeth to the point of destructiveness. Most people are completely unaware that they do it, because often they do it while they sleep. Partially because patients don’t know they grind their teeth and also because the thought of wearing a night guard is pretty unappealing, I often get asked, […]
Read MoreIn addition to daily brushing and flossing, one of the best things you can do to keep you teeth healthy is to educate yourself on foods that damage your teeth. You’ve been told since you were a kid that sugar is bad. But do most people think of bread, dried fruits, popcorn, or your child’s […]
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Most dental insurance only covers a specific maximum for dental services. If this amount is not used, the insurance company starts over when your annual plan expires and sets a new maximum for the upcoming year. Make sure you use your dental benefits before the end of the year. If you have any dental care […]
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Since crowns are one of the more common restorations that people need on their teeth, most dentist are regularly asked the question, “Do I really need a crown.” It is a completely fair question because even with insurance, crowns may cost you hundreds of dollars at a time. The reason they are recommended frequently is […]
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The good news is that thanks to teeth whitening treatments you don’t have to live with stained or yellow teeth. But how do you keep your teeth white as long as possible after treatment? You can significantly lengthen the time between treatments if you pay attention to the top causes of teeth staining are and […]
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The Colorado School of Public Health, where I am currently an Associate Clinical Professor, and Kauffman & Associates, Inc and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation recently hosted a one of a kind meeting of Native American tribal leaders to discuss solutions to improve the oral health of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The event was called […]
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To continue my support of the expansion of dental therapist training programs, I led a trip in the first week of August to Alaska. The purpose of the trip was for a group of dentists from the lower 48 states and other dignitaries to tour a successful Dental Health Therapist training program. The trip was […]
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When your dental hygienist or dentists casually asks, “you are flossing daily aren’t you?” if you are like most Americans, you cringe inside. We all know we are supposed to be flossing. However, according to some recently released data, 50.5% of Americans floss daily and 18.5% never floss. Five Reasons You Should Floss, Flossing: 1. Cleans […]
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There is no hurt like a root canal hurt. At least that’s what most people think. In fact, they have a terrible reputation. “I’d rather have a root canal” is what you say when something you have to do is so bad that you would rather endure the torture of a root canal. The reality is […]
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I was very pleased to be invited to present my recent research at the Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID) 24th Annual Conference in Tulalip, Washington. My presentation, entitled “Native Oral Health Problems and Solutions” addressed the status of oral health in Native communities. I discussed the unique concerns of American Indian Communities. The most […]
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