Wellness Based Dentistry
Educational Videos for Dental Patients
Have you ever wanted to learn more about a dental treatment that maybe your dentist or hygienist has suggested? Are you interested in learning more about a dental procedure that you may have heard of? If so, then this will interest you! By making more informed choices, you can add confidence to your decisions regarding dental care and oral health. View videos that cover topics such as:
Read more...Ozone Therapy
Did you know that ozone therapy can actually re-calcify teeth? I use ozone therapy in my clinic, and it has eliminated the need for many root canals. Ozone destroys bacteria, viruses, and fungi to prevent loss of tooth structure. Click here for more information. Dr. Dana Colson
Read more...Laser Dentistry
We have been using lasers since 1992. In certain situations, our soft tissue laser removes excess gum tissue to prevent gum disease, as well as releasing tongue ties or other restrictive muscle attachments. It also recontours gummy smiles and enhances cosmetics. The best part of the laser is that it is painless, with minimum discomfort and no bleeding. There is no "packing" or restrictio...
Read more...Heart Patients, Antibiotics, and Dental Work
In the past, patients who had a medical history of rheumatic fever or mitral valve prolapse were required to take antibiotics prior to dental cleanings and surgeries. Currently only high-risk patients are required to take the pre-medications. Patients with conditions such as mitral valve prolapse, aerotic stenosis, or rheumatic heart disease are NOT required to take an antibiotic prior dental trea...
Read more...Enlarged Tonsils May Prevent Your Child from Sleeping
I have been undertaking a sleep study with Dr. Colin Shapiro, a medical sleep doctor, with respect to children's tonsils and adenoids that may lead to undetected sleep apnea. At each recall appointment, we are screening for children with enlarged tonsils, which may be an indicator of possible sleeping disorders such as sleep apnea. We check the size of the tonsils to see if they are restricti...
Read more...Bonding or Veneers?
Did you know that bonding is less expensive than veneers, easier to repair, and (in certain situations) can last as long as veneers? Bonding is great to fill in gaps, reshape tooth contours, and widen smiles with minimal tooth reduction. Dr. Dana Colson
Read more...Introducing the Periowave
We have recently acquired a laser light called Periowave. This new laser will help our hygiene team treat patients with periodontal disease. Periowave is a technology that works to kill the bacteria associated with periodontal diseases, without the promotion of antibiotic resistance. Periowave utilizes a non-thermal laser combined with a photosensitizing solution designed to kill bacteria associat...
Read more...Does Your Dentist Offer Reflexology?
We offer reflexology at our office in order to make your dental visit more comfortable. What is reflexology? Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques. It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with a premise that such work effects a physical change to...
Read more...Dangerous Drinks for Tooth Enamel
While energy drinks help our performance, our teeth suffer excessive wear due to the pH level. Most cola drinks contain acids, but energy and sport drinks also contain other organic acids that can speed up damage to the enamel. If you are going to drink sports drinks or colas, drink them quickly and then try to rinse your mouth with water. Or use a straw; it gets past your teeth. Also, resist the ...
Read more...Tips for Teeth-Whitening
When whitening your teeth, the solution’s total effect time is 90 minutes. The maximum effect takes place in the first 30 minutes of application; therefore, overnight wear is not necessary. Consider applying whitening product while watching television or when checking your emails! Dr. Dana Colson
Read more...Fight Bacteria with Sonic Toothbrushes
Sonic toothbrushes are my favorite style. Did you know the sonic vibrations dismember bacteria and the effects go beyond where the brush is placed? Also, keep your eyes open for ultraviolet sterilizers for your sonic toothbrush. These sterilization units are stand-alone or sold with sonic toothbrushes. Dr. Dana Colson
Read more...10-Minute Rule
Did you know that 90% of tooth damage occurs after 10 minutes? Therefore it is essential to clean away the sugar residue after eating sweets. This can be done by eating something as simple as a piece of cheddar cheese, since cheddar cheese is good for neutralizing acidity. Dr. Dana Colson
Read more...Swish and Swallow
After eating it is important to do a little rinsing. When unable to brush, it is possible to do this with the the swish-and-swallow technique: swish your teeth with your drink. Dr. Dana Colson
Read more...Lollipop Logic
Q. When eating a lollipop, do you like to bite and chew at it, or do you like to suck on it till it is done? A. The best way to eat such candies is to bite into them and not allow them to spend a lot of time in the mouth accumulating cavity-causing sugars. So when eating sweets it is better to munch real quick, because the less time they spend in the mouth, the less likely a cavity is to develop. ...
Read more...P’s and C’s of Snacking
We have a little philosophy in our office when it comes to remembering which foods are better for the health of our teeth. Foods like popcorn, potato chips, peanuts, and pretzels (P's) are much better to have as a snack because they don't contain sugars that cause cavities. So we try to stay away from the C's—snacks like candy, chocolate bars, cookies, and caramel—because they are v...
Read more...How Dentistry Can Help with Snoring and Sleep Apnea
I take a keen interest in my patients' overall well-being. I look at how the mouth impacts the body. In the past several years research has helped us realize how dentistry can help people who suffer from sleep apnea and snoring. Are you aware that sleep apnea is undiagnosed in 80% of cases? • Not being treated for sleep apnea can possibly reduce your life span by 8 years.• Snoring is "pa...
Read more...Guide to Being Cavity-Free
Q. If you opened your lunch tomorrow and inside you found a sandwich, a carrot, and a cookie, what would be the order that you would eat in???A. The answer is sandwich, cookie, then carrot. This is because we don't want sugar to be the last food we eat, because it accumulates and in a very quick time can start decay. We use such foods like the carrot or a celery stick to clean our teeth after...
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