Sometimes it can be evidence of a high bite and sometimes it can be because the tooth in question needs a root canal, but sometimes there is another cause. Last week a patient came in with the following symptoms: her tooth ached immediately after eating. The tooth that was bothering her had what appeared to … Continue reading Why do i have an ache when i bite down on my crown?

If the teeth on either side of the missing teeth are vital than three unit bridges have a very good chance of lasting for longer than 10 years or more  ( At least according to studies cited by Frank Spear in his presentations). If the teeth adjacent to the tooth to be extracted have crowns … Continue reading When is a three unit bridge better than a single tooth implant?

The photograph shows a promotion orchestrated by Painless Parker, a turn-of-the-century dentist who teamed up with a former P.T. Barnum promoter to help promote his services. He would profess to be able to painlessly extract teeth and would organize demonstrations with a band present. When it was time for his presentation, after giving his patient … Continue reading Painless Dentistry?

The next time a patient innocently asks me, “What’s the best toothpaste to use?” I’m going to unleash a whole Chunky Soup can of “You Want The Truth? You CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!” Gosh, that’s such an overused movie quote. Sorry about that, but still. If you’re a dental professional, isn’t this the most annoying … Continue reading Toothpaste can do more harm than good

One study recently found that sealant application may be more effective than fluoride varnish application in preventing tooth decay in the permanent teeth of children. Read more about this study and get resources for your treatment decisions below. In a recent Cochrane Oral Health Blog, there was discussion about a systematic review of the evidence … Continue reading Resources for sealant and fluoride varnish use with pediatric patients

You know how important it is for your children to brush their teeth, but that doesn’t mean they do. Chances are, if it isn’t fun, they’re going to fight you every time you tell them it’s time to head to the bathroom and pick up that toothbrush. Not sure how to make brushing fun for … Continue reading 6 Tips to Get Your Child Excited About Brushing

Many children dislike going to the dentist. As in, really dislike going to the dentist! They are worried about getting a shot and feeling pain. Having to sit in the dentist’s chair with their mouth open for several a minutes a time isn’t all that easy, either. What’s more, the dentist is poking and prodding … Continue reading 4 Tips to help your child enjoy going to the dentist

Have you never lost a tooth? Good for you because many people have lost at least one tooth: 178 million American adults have lost at least one. What’s more, 3.75 percent have none of their original adult teeth at all! So if you want to be one of those who does keep all of her … Continue reading How to make sure you keep all your teeth

We in Per-Oss dental network provide our dental patients from abroad with a wide variety of procedures covering all of their needs, following the highest European standards, in the lowest prices possible. Dental tourism is the future. Dental patients have the ability to combine their family vacation with dental treatment, at the same or lower … Continue reading Dental tourism