F is for another set of frequently asked questions (faq’s) that might come to mind about dental care: FAQ 7: How long will aesthetic dental treatment last? Longevity varies from person to person depending on oral habits like clenching and grinding, how clean you...
Here is part 2 of some of the frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) that may be on your mind, if you are thinking about or planning to see the dentist: FAQ 5: I am nervous about dentistry, what can I do? The first thing you will want to know is whether your dentist is...
Here are some of the frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) that may be in the minds of dental patients, even if they don’t ask the questions out loud: FAQ 1: Are tooth-colored fillings better than silver amalgam (mercury) fillings? Generally, yes. Aside from...
First do no harm is the guiding tenet of the Hippocratic Oath, the professional oath that doctors and dentists take when they begin their careers. While this principle may seem obvious, it is more important than ever because of the level and complexity of available...
Dr. Weston Price, probably the most influential figure in modern dentistry, investigated underlying ways in which both dentistry and diet might be linked with disease. Today the Price-Pottenger Nutritional Foundation in Lemon Grove continues to provide educational...
As discussed in the previous post, a healthy mouth supported by good dentistry and proper diet are key to disease prevention. The precept “Let your food be your medicine and let your medicine be your food” is usually attributed to either Hippocrates, a fifth century...
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