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...
How Common is Oral Cancer and what is our office doing about it?
According to the American Cancer Society, men face twice the risk of developing oral cancer as women, and men who are over age 50 face the greatest risk. It's estimated that over 35,000 people in the U.S. received a diagnosis of oral cancer in 2008. It is also a...
Mini-Residency at Tufts Craniofacial Pain Center
Dr. Knock and myself visited Tufts Craniofacial Pain Center on the 1st of February. We saw patients there who have been treated effectively for headaches, migraines, sleep apnea and TMJ problems. They are one of the largest centers of its kind in the United States,...
Cracked tooth video. See what happens when biting forces break a tooth.
Cracked teeth are one the most common sources of pain seen at Falmouth Dental Arts.
3 Out of the 5 Bad Habits to Break Directly Effect the Health of Your Mouth
Everyone, and I mean everyone, has a bad habit (or three), and even if you’re not the resolution type, making one change this year can do wonders for your health, looks and self-esteem. Here are five common not-so-great habits, and how to break ’em for good. Bad...