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What is your philosophy on how oral health relates to overall body health?
07/1/15 8:16 PM

This is a topic many people don’t think about.  Whether you like it or not, your head and subsequently your mouth are connected to the rest of your body.  Some may even say it’s the most important part of your body since it has that brain thing.  So it stands
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Why Should I Replace Missing Teeth?
06/24/15 7:54 PM

A large portion of the population will lose at least one adult (permanent) tooth in their lifetime.  After this happens, a decision must be made.  Should I replace it or not?  This should almost always be a unanimous, yes. People lose teeth for two main reasons.  For the purposes of
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In your opinion, what is the biggest cavity-causing food?
06/10/15 9:18 PM

This is kind of a loaded question.  Foods don’t actually cause cavities, although they can definitely help.  The best way to prevent cavities is to keep your teeth clean.  The biggest factor in causing cavities is how long the affecting agent is on the teeth.  Usually this agent is sugar
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How often should I change my toothbrush?
06/4/15 4:40 PM

There are some general rules out there about how often you should change your toothbrush, but in reality it can vary quite a bit from person to person.  In my opinion, there are two major factors that should cause you to change your toothbrush.  One of these is the brush
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What do you like most about dentistry?
05/28/15 5:16 PM

I get this question all the time.  “Why did you ever think you wanted to be a dentist?  I hate the dentist.”  I usually answer, “Thank you?”  I’m still not sure why people say that to my face.  I’ll usually explain that I grew up having great dentists.  It was
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I chipped my tooth. What do you recommend for cosmetic/restoration?
05/1/15 3:05 PM

So you had an accident. You tripped on the sidewalk, took a big bite out of that jawbreaker, or attempted to be the hero at that party by opening a bottle with your teeth. Well, now you have a problem. You have this large chip on your front tooth. The
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What Should I do if Someone in my Family has a Dental Emergency – Such as a Lost Tooth?
04/2/15 5:24 PM

Dr. Holman answers about what to do in a dental emergency: The first thing you should do with an avulsed (lost) permanent tooth is very lightly remove any visible debris from the tooth.  Don’t run the tooth under water or wipe it too vigorously.  The next step is try to place
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