“All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.” – The Buddha The first car I ever bought was a used 2000 Oldsmobile Alero …
‘Preparing for Two Losses:’ Caring for a Loved One With Memory Loss
Many elderly adults in this country suffer from some form of severe memory loss, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s. This can be difficult for family and friends to see, experience, and help with. Over time, your older loved one may …
Is My Smile Aging, Too?
My godmother was thrilled when she chipped her front teeth. After the initial shock of having tripped on cracked pavement in a restaurant parking lot, she said, “Now I can have my smile back!” I didn’t understand what she meant …
A Thought Process on Teeth Whitening
Patients of all ages come in on at least a weekly basis asking about teeth bleaching or whitening. They want the “inside scoop” on how to improve their smile. Do over-the-counter stuff work just as well? Does one really …
Mouthing Off: A Dentist’s Role in Nutrition
Oral health is related to diet in many ways, for example, nutrition influences development, oral cancer and oral infectious diseases. Dental diseases impact considerably on self-esteem and quality of life and are expensive to treat. But how many of us …
Recliner Dentistry: Have a Dentist Come to You!
Dental work can be done in the comfort of your own home. A dental office can sometimes be impossible to navigate around in. And, sometimes, a dental office can be impossible to get to! Good news, however: did you know …