Dr. Joshua Wolhandler
Dr. Karen Lawitts
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Don't Worry About Dental Amalgam: It's Safe for Treating Cavities
posted: Dec. 29, 2019.
Dental amalgam—also known as “silver fillings”—has been used for nearly a hundred years to treat cavities. There are several reasons why this mixture of metals has been the go-to Read more -
Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 24, 2019.
Osteoporosis is a major health condition affecting millions of people, mostly women over 50. The disease weakens bone strength to the point that a minor fall or even coughing Read more -
4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
posted: Dec. 19, 2019.
Your gums play an important role in dental function and health. Not only do they help anchor teeth in the jaw, the gums also protect tooth roots from disease. But Read more -
3 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Crown Restoration
posted: Dec. 14, 2019.
You may think all crowns are alike—but there can be a world of difference between one crown and another. Getting the crown your dentist recommends and one that's satisfactory Read more -
New Materials Add Strength to Veneers' Beautiful Life-Likeness
posted: Dec. 09, 2019.
With exciting innovations in cosmetic dentistry over the last few decades, we can now transform nearly any unattractive smile. One of the best and most cost-effective of these is Read more -
Here's How to Cut Through All the Choices to Find Your Right Toothbrush
posted: Dec. 04, 2019.
Henry Ford famously said a customer could have any color they wanted on their Model T “as long as it was black.” Those days are over—today’s cars and trucks Read more -
Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
posted: Nov. 29, 2019.
The electronic cigarette (e-cig), the much-acclaimed smoking alternative, has recently been linked to hundreds of lung-related illnesses and deaths among otherwise healthy young adults. But dentists were actually among Read more -
Inflammation is a Key Element in Both Oral and Systemic Diseases
posted: Nov. 24, 2019.
Anybody can contract periodontal (gum) disease if they don't brush and floss every day. Inadequate hygiene allows a thin film of disease-causing bacteria and food particles called plaque to Read more -
Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
posted: Nov. 19, 2019.
Your sweet, good-natured baby has seemingly gone from zero to grumpy overnight. The reason is simple: They’re teething. Teething is a natural process in which a baby’s first teeth (primary Read more -
Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
posted: Nov. 14, 2019.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls it “one of the ten most important public health measures of the 20th Century.” A new vaccine? A cure for Read more -
4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
posted: Nov. 09, 2019.
You can't separate your oral health from your overall health. What's beneficial for your body in general is usually beneficial for your teeth and gums. Take the foods you eat: Read more -
Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.
Dental implants are all the rage—and for good reason: They’re incredibly “tooth-like,” both in appearance and function. They also have a stunningly high success rate: More than 95% of Read more -
Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
posted: Oct. 30, 2019.
You feel great about your new smile, thanks to dental implants! And you may also be feeling relief as the problems with your former teeth fade into the past. But Read more -
Certain Treatments for Osteoporosis Could Complicate Oral Surgery
posted: Oct. 25, 2019.
Although periodontal (gum) disease is the most common cause of bone loss in the mouth, women at or past menopause face another condition that could cause complications with their Read more -
Are Dentures Right for You?
posted: Oct. 22, 2019.
Tooth loss can happen at any age and is still a major health problem for American adults. Even with more awareness than ever over the risks of gum disease, millions Read more -
There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
posted: Oct. 20, 2019.
Say “bacteria,” especially in the same sentence with “disease” or “infection,” and you may trigger an immediate stampede for the hand sanitizer. The last thing most people want is Read more
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