First and foremost let me put it out there that the practice of dentistry is a painless venture 99% of the time in our office these days. It’s so much easier being a painless dentist nowadays, I feel like a spoiled brat dentist compared to what my father had at his disposal when he started [...]
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 [...]
It seems that almost all meds these days have a side-effect of xerostomia, or dry mouth. On top of meds radiation treatment for cancer can also cause dry mouth. You really need your saliva to keep your teeth healthy. You see your teeth are actually in a dynamic state of breaking down and being rebuilt. [...]
So, you think gum and candy are the things that you have to stay away from if want healthy teeth? The answer, happily, is ‘no’! Numerous studies have found that the use of gum and pastilles with xylitol as the sweetener actually have a profoundly positive effect on your dental and periodontal health. Xylitol is [...]
You probably know that Valentine’s Day is February 14th – but here are some interesting Valentine’s Day trivia facts you may not be aware of!!! • Every year over 1 billion Valentine’s cards are sent – second only to Christmas. • The people who receive the most Valentine’s Cards are teachers. They deserve it! • [...]
