How are all these Tweets, etc affecting our Health?
I just saw a fascinating video on TED.com - a very interesting website about the world. We use facebook, twitter, and a myriad of other ways to connect with each other. The very fact that you may be reading this blog shows one of those connections. We use it for...
Brush, Floss and Ballroom Dance Yourself to Health!
We are always telling people about the connection between periodontal disease and heart health, diabetes, stroke Disease, but did you know how great Ballroom Dancing is for these? Doc Knock had been doing ballroom dancing for about 10 months now and has never felt...
Experience. What’s it worth?
We were marvelling at how well our staff did their jobs and worked together when all of a sudden it struck us that this team has an amazing amount of experience and talent. Including the doctors and 11 staff we have over 200 years of experience in the dental field!!...
Worried About Gum Disease? Would You Prefer Cabernet Or Merlot
Worried About Gum Disease? Would You Prefer Cabernet Or Merlot? For many years now scientists have linked the beneficial positive effects of moderate amounts of red wine consumption with prevention of heart disease and cancer. But now they have also discovered that...
ARE YOUR GUMS AFFECTING YOUR HEART?
Until recently most dentists tell you to floss and brush and your gum health will be ok. We even used to do that! But now the relationship between gum health and systemic disease is becoming a scientifically proven fact. Indeed, the bacteria under your gums are the...
Stop Being So Darn Sensitive!!
We’ve all noticed it from time to time – have some ice cream followed by good hot coffee and OUCH! – your tooth is telling you not to do that! But how do you know if your tooth sensitivity is a sign of (pardon the pun) a deep rooted problem? Let’s start with a little...
Hey – Why Are My Teeth So Yellow?
Hey – Why Are My Teeth So Yellow? Legend has it that comedian Rodney Dangerfield once asked his dentist for advice. “Doc – my teeth are yellow. What should I do?” To which his dentist replied: “Wear a brown tie!” Fortunately, these days we can give much better advice...
When to Bring the Kids In
Here are two of the most frequent questions we are asked at Falmouth Dental Arts: The first one is “Do you see children here?” and the answer is a resounding “YES! We love kids!” The second is “When should I schedule my child’s first dental visit?” and the answer to...
Your Best Friends Won’t Tell You (or Ewwww…..That Smell!!)
A common question we get in our dental office is – "What Causes Bad Breath?" Many times the complaint is not from the offender but from a long suffering spouse or family member. There are many causes of bad breath (which we call “halitosis”) – some serious and some...