Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and the holidays and New Year are just around the corner. Our one year anniversary is also coming up, and in the spirit of giving, we would like our patients to suggest a charity close to their hearts! On December 15th, the winning charity/patient will be drawn, and we will make a donation …
The Tooth Fairy
The tooth fairy is paying an all-time high for your kids’ chompers. According to a survey by Delta Dental, the tooth fairy is paying an average of $4.66 per tooth; that’s up almost 75% from 2015! In some houses, though, the fairy leaves toothpaste and toothbrushes under the pillow because adult teeth are for keeps, after all, and are priceless!
Sex! …. And Oral Cancer
A recent article in the Washington Post that oral cancer is becoming more prevalent in men. The data, culled from insurance claims, shows a 61% increase in oral cancer in men from 2011 to 2015. The article suggests that the prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus (“HPV”) is part of the reason. HPV is a group of viruses named for the …
Do I Really Need to Floss?
Since the summer, many patients have been asking me if they really need to floss. No doubt encouraged by the many articles suggesting that flossing may not be necessary, I instantly broke the hearts of men and women when I highly encouraged my patients continue flossing. I’m not a researcher, but I can tell you that, anecdotally, I can usually …