Thinking about getting a tooth gem? Tooth gems can be a fun non-permanent way to personalize your smile! How do we place tooth gems? We use the same bonding steps that a dentists uses when placing a white filling or braces. There is a weak acid that etches the tooth. Then a bonding agent helps […]
What are the causes for a black tongue? A black tongue can result from a number of different causes. No matter the cause better hygiene can improve the condition, that means using a tongue scraper daily. The main cause of a black tongue is a susceptible person who is not cleaning their tongue. Susceptible individuals […]
Top mistakes wearing surgical masks during a pandemic or flu season. Mistakes wearing surgical masks are rampant and we see them everywhere. Let’s fix a few easy ones. Is wearing a mask during a pandemic helpful? The research is not great but seems to point to the answer being yes according to BMJ 2020 Greenhalgh. […]
What is the correct pediatric dental medication for the child? Pediatric dental medication will depend on the weight of the child. That and any allergies are the two most important pieces of information you will need to write a pediatric RX. Personally I have found the easiest method to write a script for a child […]
Is chromogenic bacteria the cause for black stain on children’s teeth? Chromogenic bacteria is the primary cause for black stain on children’s teeth. We see it almost exclusively on children and it is fairly common. What is chromogenic bacteria? There are several species of bacteria that we all carry in the upper respiratory tract. They […]
PVS dental impression problems Dental impression problems will arise no matter how experienced you are or what material you use. However, with experience and knowledge the number of issues decreases significantly. Dental impression problems that have to do with materials These can be unavoidable. Perhaps the material was in an area of the office that […]
Dental stitch fell out, now what? Dental stitch fell out and you don’t know what to do? Well you will need to contact your dentist to know for sure if that is OK or not. However, we can tell you in general what you need to do and if it is OK. Are you sure […]
Best methods for dental aerosol evacuation Dental aerosol evacuation or reduction is a major issue with the COVID-19 virus and dentists are buying up all kinds of filtration devices without any testing or knowledge of effectiveness. Why is dental aerosol dangerous? Dental aerosols are small droplets which remain suspended in air and consist of blood, […]
A list of a few of the less common dental soft tissue lesions Dental soft tissue lesions that I think are interesting. Epulis granulomatosa Epulis granulomatosa is found in poorly healing post extraction sites. The lesion just needs excision.
What is an all on 3? All on 3 is the short name for an implant supported prosthesis that is only on 3 implants instead of the traditional minimum of 4. It is definitely more controversial but seems to work well in the lower jaw. All on 3 (AO3) research An AO3 works according to […]
Did you find a small white bump in your baby’s mouth or on your baby’s gums? A white bump in your baby’s mouth or on their gums is almost always going to be a benign keratinous cyst. That means it is nothing to worry about and it will go away on it’s on. What are […]
What are implant retained dentures or a locator denture? Implant retained dentures are a type of overdenture that you can take in and out to clean and attaches to dental implants. It differs from the bar overdenture in that it gets support from tissue and typically the implants attach directly to the denture instead of […]
The bifurcated inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) Bifurcation of the inferior alveolar nerve is a common anatomical variance but can be difficult to detect. How common is a bifurcated IAN? It most likely occurs between 13-37%, which you can find in Yoon Gen Dent 2018. This is a wide range and there is almost certainly going […]
ADA dental code changes for 2020 Information about new ADA code changes for 2020. 2019 codes are in another post. What are the changes this year? A lot of the changes have to do with re-cementing space maintainers or orthodontic appliances and could have been left the same. Many deal with titanium crowns, which I […]
