Monthly Archives: October 2010

Overcoming Dental Fear: Sedation Dentistry

Overcoming Dental Fear, Part 1 Sedation dentistry is a constantly evolving science, with the intention of easing a patient’s worries about visiting the dentist. From Dr. Bonnick’s new book: It is all about perception. Some patients are scared when they … Continue reading

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Overcoming Dental Fear

As we’ve discussed in earlier posts, many people have a fear of the dentist, and it’s a fear unique to each person. Dentist have been improving their methods for hundreds of years in the attempt to make patients more comfortable, … Continue reading

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Forteo a Fix for Osteonecrosis?!

A well known side effect of osteoporosis is osteonecrosis. Osteonecrosis is the deterioration of the jaw bone. The jaw bone is important to hold not only one’s teeth but the shape of their face. There have been recent studies done … Continue reading

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Vitamin D Deficiencies Blame For Variety Of Illnesses

We all know that vitamins are an important part of our daily life and our health. But do you know why? Scientific studies over the years have shown that without sufficient intake of vitamins and minerals our bodies can develop … Continue reading

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Dental Amalgams in the News Again

The environmental protection agency is requesting that the bill passed at the end of Bush’s presidency (on mercury waste in dental offices) be reversed. The bill passed by President Bush allowed for dental offices to voluntarily install machines that separate … Continue reading

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Dry Mouth a Problem?

Dry mouth, also known as Xerostomia, is a condition of decreased or absent salivary flow. Saliva is mostly made up of water but also contains necessary chemicals that help the digestion of food. It is distributed through out the mouth … Continue reading

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