Recently there  was a lot of news about the recommendations to reduce the amount of fluoride in municipal drinking water.  Studies have proven, beyond a doubt, the improvement that has occurred in the dental health of children who live in areas where fluoride was added to the drinking water. The reason for this change is the increase in number of teens who... read more »

Recently  I have been seeing a trend in my practice.  A healthy, young adult who has received regular dental care finds they suddenly have several new cavities.  I have seen it three times in the last week.  What is going on here? In visiting with each, I have found a common thread.  Each is concerned about their health and have... read more »

It was 1983.  I was attending my first full semester at Brigham Young University when it hit me!  I had finally figured out what I was going to do when I grew up.  The fact that I was 21-and-a-half years old (back then the 1/2 was important--now at 4o-something the 1/2's are more troubling) did not seem like a bad time to... read more »

Just spent some time surfing the web to research dental-related topics for today's entry. I was not sure of what to write until I came across this information regarding oral piercings. Enjoy it. Hopefully it will help you in your decision-making regarding a piercing. Researchers Find Tongue Piercing Could Lead To Gum and Tooth Problems... A new study found that... read more »