As described in previous posts, there are many reasons why a person may get cavities, ranging from dry mouth to sugar intake. Below is a list of, in my opinion, 5 of the best ways to keep your teeth healthy and strong: 1.) Brush regularly with Fluoride toothpaste. Brushing keeps your teeth clean of bacteria. …
Read MoreI have cavities, but my friend doesn’t – Why? 0
Ok, so you have had a mouth full of cavities since you were a kid, yet your friend, husband/wife, brother/sister, has never had a cavity in his/her life! WHY!?! Multiple factors go into forming cavities. 1.) A carious lesion (cavity) is formed by acid eating away at the tooth structure. This acid is produced by …
Read MoreDental Questions – Implants, Bridges, Fillings, Dentures 1
OK, if you are reading this blog, you obviously have a question about your own dental care, or the dental care of someone you know. Post questions in the comments or send the question by e-mail to Zachary@drlinhart.com and I will send you a reply/post a reply withing 24-hours!
Read MoreDentistry in Politics – Obama, Pelosi, Clinton – Universal Healthcare 4
President Obama’s most recent push to reform healthcare in the USA is the talk of the country. At dinner tables, casual encounters, and town-halls nationwide, Americans are discussion how this healthcare bill, if passed, would effect the country. In terms of dental care, this bill could be tragic to the current system in this country. …
Read MoreMoney – The dentist costs to much…. 0
One reason people don’t go to the dentist is because it is expensive. However, in the long run, going in for your regular 3,4, or 6 month dental visit will save you money in the long run, LOTS OF MONEY! Say you get your regular checkup and it costs you $400 a year. That includes …
Read MoreTooth Bugs 2
The key player in dental caries (cavities) is a gram-positive cocci called Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans). S. mutans attach to the surface of the tooth. When fermentable carbohydrates, like soda, candy, etc., are introduced into the mouth, S. mutans processes them and make acid. This acid is what eats away at the surface of the …
Read MoreNumbing Personality 0
Unless your dentist has a numbing personality, dentistry is best performed under controlled local anesthesia. Cocaine was one of the first effective local anesthetics used in dentistry, then came the all too popular novocaine, and today, lidocaine is the most commonly used dental anesthetic (although it is usually still referred to as novocaine by the …
Read MoreWhy go to the dentist? 4
My father, Dr. Jan Linhart, has now been practicing dentistry for 30 years. I myself, though, have only been practicing for about a month at NYU dental school! The other day I saw a pretty young woman at the school for the first time. She had not been to the dentist in well over a …
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