An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “What Candy is Good for Teeth?”

By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor One of my favorite patients was preparing for the holidays and since Halloween was yesterday, she called with a serious question. “My grandchildren got a bunch of candy trick-or-treating last night. What candy can…

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…

An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “Why Won’t You Give Me an Antibiotic?”

By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor Have any of you heard this today? “Doc, I’m calling you at home after hours because I’ve got this toothache again. This time it’s been hurting about a month and it’s just killing me.…

An Early Bite with Dr. John Paul: “Why Do I Have to Take Antibiotics Before My Dental Appointment?”

By Dr. John Paul, FDA Editor How many of your patients complain when you prescribe their prophylactic antibiotics? In my practice, it’s all of them. No one complains about the drugs they think will make them feel better, but when…