by Dr. Steve | Dec 21, 2020 | Ask The Dentist, Blog, New Products
Many of us in the dental profession are mourning the loss of Gentle Gum Care woven floss (formerly made by Reach, then Listerine). It’s been the profession’s favorite (my opinion) for years. It’s been MIA for several months now. No one knows what happened to it-...
by Dr. Steve | Dec 15, 2014 | Blog, Dental Tips
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and down in the mouthThe tongue was ‘a stirring, the teeth heading South.Their owner was indulging in holiday treats,At all times of the day, eating sugary eats. So the sugar bugs ate all the candies and cookies,All the...
by Dr. Steve | Oct 30, 2014 | Blog, Dental Tips
“Getting old is not for sissies.” One of the many challenges facing our growing senior population is how do we keep our teeth and gums healthy through our golden years? When we retire and lose our health insurance, Medicare is there to pick up the slack...
by Dr. Steve | Jul 14, 2014 | Blog, Dental Tips, Recent News
The FDA recently recommended not using topical anesthetics containing lidocaine to treat infants and children with teething pain . In 2011, they recommended against using topical anesthetics containing benzocaine. Since pretty much all topical anesthetics contain...
by Dr. Steve | Jan 23, 2014 | Blog, New Products, Recent News
There’s a brand new app called Toothsavers Brushing Game. The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives (a group of 36 organizations, including the American Dental Association, recognized as experts in the field of oral health) created it to encourage kids...