DIY dental treatments can affect the gums, bone, ligaments that support the teeth, or the teeth themselves. Depending on the oral health issue being addressed and the nature of the treatment, there may be risks for long-term issues including jaw…
Category: For Patients
An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “Doc, Just Give Me a Reline”
By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor If you are a dentist, and you practice in Florida, you are more than likely to have a patient walk into your office and ask to have their dentures relined. Many are convinced that…
Read More An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “Doc, Just Give Me a Reline”
What You May Not Know About Taking Care of Your Child’s Teeth: A Q&A Guide for Parents
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, which aims to educate and engage parents, guardians and kids on keeping kids’ teeth healthy and building good oral health habits for life. To help with this effort, we asked real parents what questions…
Read More What You May Not Know About Taking Care of Your Child’s Teeth: A Q&A Guide for Parents
Optimizing Your Health with Optimism
By Juanita Benedict, DPT, CEAS II I recently read an article about how optimists are both physically and psychologically healthier than their pessimistic counterparts. Apparently, there are a plethora of studies that support this claim. The science indicates that optimists…