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I need a crown and I don’t mean the rhinestone type!
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: February 18, 2019
So you have been told you need a crown and you are not even sure what that means- here is a brief description of a crown. “A crown, sometimes known as dental cap, is a type of dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. Crowns are often needed when a […]
Bad Breath and Valentines Day
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: January 29, 2019
Does bad breath worry you, have you noticed a persitant bad taste in your mouth or bad breath? This could be a warning sign of gum disease called periodontal disease. Gum disease can be caused by many things like the buildup of plaque on the teeth, poor brushing techniques, lack of flossing, just to name […]
iTero Digital Scanner is here- say goodbye to messy impressions!
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: January 7, 2019
Dental and orthodontic procedures are often limited by technology. Improper crown and mouth guard fits, prosthetic devices that don’t quite match the bite of a patient and cumbersome molds are just a few problems that this limitation creates. Advances in technology are allowing dentists and orthodontists to provide a new level of quality in their […]
Don’t leave money on the table!
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: December 7, 2018
If you have a flexible spending account, or FSA, time is running out to spend down your balance. FSAs, which are typically offered as a benefit through your employer, give you the option of putting money directly from your paycheck, tax-free, into an account so they can be used to pay medical-related expenses throughout the […]
Thanksgiving Dental Tips
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: November 14, 2018
5 Thanksgiving Dental Tips Happy Thanksgiving! Dr. Mullaney and the entire team hope you are able to spend quality time with your family and friends while enjoying a feast of foods. Keep in mind, this celebration is no time to slack on your dental care! Having to deal with a filling or dental emergency could […]
E-Cigarettes and It’s Effects on Wound Healing
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: October 22, 2018
A new study says patients should be banned from vaping for two months before surgery to avoid complications. Author Dr Jeffrey Spiegel, chief of facial plastic surgery at Boston Medical Center, said: ‘Based on our findings, e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes as it relates to timely wound healing,’ this new study […]
HPV and Oral Cancer
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: October 11, 2018
FDA Approves HPV Vaccine For Men And Women Aged 27 To 45. The New York Times (10/5, Grady, Hoffman) reported that the Food and Drug Administration has approved the HPV vaccine “for men and women from 27 to 45-years-old.” The article noted that the vaccine “had been previously approved for minors and people up to […]
Consuming Sugary Drinks May Increase Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease, Research Suggests
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: September 11, 2018
Newsweek (7/24, Gander) reports that new research suggests “drinking sugary soda could raise the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.” The article reports that “scientists at Columbia University of New York studied rates of Alzheimer’s disease in older people and found a link between sugary drinks and the neurodegenerative condition,” although “more research is needed to […]
Diabetes, oral cancer and women
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: August 13, 2018
A new study found that there is an increased risk of cancer for women with diabetes vs men. Previous research identified the link between diabetes and cancer risk, but this study looked at whether that risk differs between men and women. The takeaway: Among people with diabetes, women have a 6 percent higher risk of […]
Why we don’t use silver fillings
By: Kathleen Mullaney
On: July 25, 2018
Since amalgam(silver colored) fillings are not bonded to your teeth, they do not strengthen teeth which have been weakened from the cavity and associated loss of healthy tooth structure. A tooth restored with amalgam does not reinforce your teeth and it is common to see cracks and ultimately fractures of your teeth caused by the […]
