Do Dentures Need Adhesive?
A well made denture may still benefit from adhesive when bone loss limits natural retention. Dr. Lance Martin explains when denture adhesive can help and when a loose denture should be evaluated.
Acid Reflux: The Hidden Threat to Enamel
Diabetes and gum disease (periodontal disease) influence each other. Poor blood sugar control can increase gum inflammation, and untreated gum disease can make blood sugar harder to manage.
Dry Mouth from Medications
Diabetes and gum disease (periodontal disease) influence each other. Poor blood sugar control can increase gum inflammation, and untreated gum disease can make blood sugar harder to manage.
GLP-1 Medications & Oral Health
Diabetes and gum disease (periodontal disease) influence each other. Poor blood sugar control can increase gum inflammation, and untreated gum disease can make blood sugar harder to manage.
Diabetes and Gum Disease: The Two-Way Relationship
Diabetes and gum disease (periodontal disease) influence each other. Poor blood sugar control can increase gum inflammation, and untreated gum disease can make blood sugar harder to manage.
AI in the Dental Chair: How Technology Supports Better Care
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more visible in healthcare, including dentistry. Despite the futuristic language often surrounding it, AI’s role in dental care today is practical and focused.
Do SSRIs Cause Teeth Grinding?
Certain antidepressants, particularly SSRIs and SNRIs, have been associated with bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching) in some patients.
A Better Way to Get Out of Dental Pain
What Really Works (and Why It’s Probably Already in Your Cabinet)
How Our Teeth Shape Self-Esteem: A Dentist’s Perspective
As a dentist, I hear a familiar line almost every week from middle-aged patients here in O’Fallon: “I’m not excited about losing this tooth… but honestly, my parents had dentures by my age, so maybe I’m doing alright.”
Top 5 Medicines
As dentists, we see a wide range of issues—from sudden toothaches to jaw injuries to concerns that start small but escalate overnight.
