Dental Info

  Most people understand the difference between going to a fast food restaurant vs going to a Michellin rated food establishment.   They both provide meals, but they are really going not providing the same level of product.. The fast food establishments claim to provide a tastee meal, fast and affordable (not so much now-lol). The Michelin rated restaurants are aiming to provide  a more leisurely dinning experience, often with fresh high quality ingredients prepared using a careful technique by highly trained chefs. All consumers understand that going to a Michelin rated restaurant will be more expensive than a meal at Mcdonalds but feel that the meal is worth the extra expense. They may reserve this high end meal for a special occasion , which considering the expense is understandable. Not all people want to acknowledge  that choosing their dentist may be similar to choosing where you may dine. In some ways this analogy can be applied to dentistry today. T...

 This is a simple way of saying that dealing with things early saves a lot of trouble and effort later. I have been practicing for over 45 years and have worn many hats over the years. I have been a general dentist, a cosmetic dentist, a preventive dentist , an Invisilign provider and a dentist expert at prosthodontic restorations. It safe to say there are a lot of tools in my dental tool chest. That being said probably my most important tool is preventive dentistry. I held a teaching position for two years in the 1980's in the Preventive Dentistry department at Columbia University Dental School. It really made me aware of the importance of preventive measures in preserving dental health.    Proper daily home care very important to maintaining dental health. I continue to recommend braun oral be rechargeable tooth brushes. I feel they are the best, even the least expensive Vitality model is excellent. They require the least effort to get teeth maximally clean. After tha...