Each time a child visits a dental office for a routine cleaning and check-up exam, they are also usually given a fluoride treatment. It is an important aspect of the exam because fluoride helps prevent tooth decay. Where fluoride often isn’t routine is in our drinking water. Majority of practicing dentists in Bryn Mawr would [...]
Trying to stay healthy in your food and drink choices can be confusing. January is the month more people eat healthier so your friendly Bryn Mawr Dentist has a little food for thought. To add to the confusion, some things that are good for other parts of your body can be bad for your teeth [...]
We are going through another season of natural disasters. Wild fires are breaking out and storms are causing floods and wind damage all over the country. Fortunately, we have people and organizations to save us in all of those cases and we are very appreciative of their service, especially since many of the people involved [...]
Sure we like patients that have their teeth and want to keep them forever. That’s the dentist’s bread and butter. We focus on prevention using fluoride and sealants in children. We spend the time, often showing older adults the right way to brush for the first time in their lives. It’s a great time to [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ktSAvAO0A&feature=youtu.be One of the most common questions we are asked at Dillon Family Dentistry is: “What kind of toothbrush should I use?” POTS (Plain Ole Toothbrushes) and PANTs (Pretty Amazing New Toothbrushes) are having an epic battle these days. Let's look at the PANTs first. Recently a team of inventors developed “Grush” – a [...]
So, this is a tough one. I’ve never really been the dentist that drills his patients on the need to floss. There was a lot of discussion about flossing this summer in the wake of the article that cited several studies over recent years that reported a lack of data proving that flossing is effective [...]
Cold sores are an annoying reality for many of us. More than 85% of the American population deals with them They are caused by a virus that hides upstream from our nerve endings up in a nerve ganglion. When a certain stimulus is applied to the skin, often the lips, the virus travels down the [...]
Who doesn’t want a gleaming snow-white smile! However, it's common for teeth to get discolored over time, due to the enamel becoming thinner and more transparent. It’s just a normal part of the aging process. Teeth also get stained from drinks like red wine, coffee, tea, and cola. While getting your teeth professionally whitened by [...]
As the holiday seasons are upon us, bringing with them all kinds of sugar dreams which can beget dental nightmares, it’s not a bad idea to brush up on your brushing techniques. Brushing, like any habit, can be good or bad. It’s a daily chore, so it’s easy to slide into a lazy routine that’s [...]
We all like to save money and feel like we’re getting the most for our money. And we all know that Health Care can be expensive. Major Dental work can be very expensive, but regular, preventative Dental Care isn’t. We are frequently asked by our patients how they can receive the highest quality care [...]
