More than 5 million teeth are “avulsed,” or knocked out, from both adults and children each year. If you or your child plays sports with bodily contact (even accidental), the odds that you’ll lose a tooth through force are high. Make sure you know how to save a knocked-out … [Read more...]
Is Toothpaste for Acne Effective?
It’s the night before a job interview and you discover a huge pimple on your nose. You reach for the toothpaste, following the words of an old home remedy. Toothpaste is a key part of your daily oral health routine, but could it also come in handy in a beauty emergency? Here’s … [Read more...]
Pediatric Dentist vs. General Dentist: The Right Choice(s) for Your Family
They go to school and you go to work. You drive the car and they ride in it. You and your kids do different things, but do you need different dentists? Pediatric dentist vs. general dentist: Does your family need both? Pediatric Dentists vs. General … [Read more...]
Why we Need More Oral Health Providers of Color
For generations, people of color have faced barriers in accessing health and oral health care within the U.S. As recently as the 1960’s, segregated health care facilities provided sub-par care and environments for minority patients and denied physician privileges to … [Read more...]
Visiting the Dentist During COVID-19
As a practicing dentist, I am often asked by family, friends, and patients as to whether it’s safe to go back to the dentist for routine and preventive care. Most dental practices across the country have reopened for non-emergent visits with careful guidance from the American … [Read more...]
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