So it’s been a while since I have updated the blog, sorry to all you loyal readers. Dental school has been extrememly busy, and every day I get to try new things, attempt new procedures, and learn new techniques. I have already performed a couple of veneer procedures; however most patients that come in don’t …
Read MoreAvoiding Cavities – 5 Tips to Keep You Mouth Healthy 5
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 MorePuff the Magic Dragon – Smoking is BAD 6
I am currently up in VT with a bunch of friends, and every hour or so, most of the group heads outside for their ritual cigarette. Smoking, although a declining trend, is still prominent in the USA, especially among my generation, those in their 20′s. No matter what people claim, if they smoke, they are …
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 MoreYour Mouth is a Portal to Your Body 0
Your mouth is not just a hole used for eating and talking! Your mouth is truly a portal to your entire body, and health problems in the oral cavity can contribute, and are related, to health problems throughout the body. For example, periodontal disease, or the loss of attachment of teeth, has been linked to …
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 MoreImplants, Do I Want Them? 0
Yes, you do. Implants are a revolution in dentistry. Pioneered by Dr. Leonard Linkow, implants are, in simplistic terms, screws. They are placed into the jaw where teeth are missing to act as roots. They can then be restored with crowns, dentures, or other prostheses. Implants are truly the best way to fix a broken …
Read MoreWhat’s a filling? 0
When acid producing bacteria build up on your teeth, trouble is sure to ensue. Cavities are the bane of a dentist’s existence. Without them, we would most likely be out of the job, living on the streets, injecting ourselves with the left over novocaine. However, even the miracle chemical Fluoride has far from eliminated cavities. …
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