Tuesday, February 24, 2015

GROSS CLIP OF CLEANING AFTER TEN YEARS OF NEGLECT


Ten years of playing hooky from the dentist? I call that 'Just another day'. I frequently see this situation; just never thought to video it. Seriously, collect the coins from your couch and have your teeth cleaned: It may just save your life, too. The following link takes you to the video but don't watch it unless you have an empty stomach!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ektMlhsH8BM

Watch Your Mouth...Because Spit Happens!

Monday, February 2, 2015

CHEWING GUM REALLY DOES CLEAN TEETH


Yep, the evidence is in and it's OK to chew gum. In fact it's good for your teeth. I recommend the Xylitol sweetened gum, like SPRY. However some artificial sweeteners are questioned as to their safety so research their benefits vrs. risks on the web. Check out the latest publication on the benefit of gum chewing at the following link:http://www.medicaldaily.com/oral-health-hack-chewing-gum-removes-100m-bacteria-10-minutes-similar-flossing-319120

Watch Your Mouth...Because Spit Happens!

PROSTHETIC JOINT/PRE-MEDICATION ANTIBIOTIC GUIDELINES HAVE CHANGED AS OF JANUARY 2015

The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Orthodaedic Surgery have released a joint statement (pun) regarding the routine use of Antibiotic Pre-Medication. NO longer is it recommended for the millions of patients with artificial joint replacements like Hips, Shoulders, Knees to take the massive doses of Amoxicillin for dental procedures. The entire text of the guideline can be viewed in the following link:http://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(14)00019-1/fulltext

Watch Your Mouth...Because Spit Happens!