Celebrating Dr. Knock: Congratulations on your retirement!
As we announced in March of this year, Dr. Glen Knock will be retiring at the close of this month after years of providing dedicated, professional care to patients throughout his impressive dental career. His work has impacted many, and we know a lot of people will...
The Lowdown on Teeth Grinding
Have you ever wondered if you grind your teeth at night? If you did, how would you know? Has one of your loved ones told you that they’ve heard you grinding your teeth? If so, you’re not alone: teeth grinding, aka bruxism, is a fairly common phenomenon across the US....
The Evolution of Human Teeth
Did you know that throughout the course of human evolution, our mouths and dental structures have changed a great deal? Understanding our teeth means we have to consider the specific function(s) of each type of tooth in its current state, as each plays a vital role in...
Oral Bacteria & Your Overall Health
As dentists, we spend lots of time educating our patients about the importance of taking care of their mouth, teeth, and gums. On the surface, we want to help you prevent bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease—all with the goal of helping you protect your teeth as...
Are Microbeads Embedded in Your Gums?
In recent years, there have been lots of conversations about plastics in our every day lives. Residents in South Portland, Portland, and Falmouth have voted to manage and reduce the amount of plastic distributed by introducing fees, or even banning some plastics...
3D Printing and Dentistry
You’ve probably heard about 3D printing, but did you know that this technology is applicable to dentistry? Though it seems to have emerged straight from the pages of your favorite cyberpunk novel, it seems that digitally created implants may be in the cards for future...
A Message from Dr. Knock
I was asked to write a few words about my upcoming retirement the end of June. Yes, it is going to happen and I am looking forward to it after being in dentistry either as a student, a naval officer, or a private practitioner for 49 years! I became a dentist because...
Will root canals become a thing of the past?
We’re pretty approachable here at Falmouth Dental Arts, and yet, we know and appreciate that a trip to the dentist may not be exactly what some of you have in mind as ‘fun.’ This is certainly the case when and if a root canal comes into the picture, but the future is...
Do E-Cigarettes Affect Oral Health?
Over the past few years, electronic cigarettes have become quite the topic of conversation. A trendy alternative to traditional cigarettes, many smokers have switched to e-cigarettes based on the assumption that they are safer. Chemicals found in traditional...