The COVID-19 pandemic has increased stress and anxiety among Americans. Here’s how it’s affecting their dental health. It goes without saying that people are experiencing more stress than ever before due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Either over the loss of a job, or from watching the news or a lack of clarity about the […]
4 Factors that increase adults’ risk of cavities
I’ve discussed in a previous blog the idea that adults should not be getting new cavities. However, I continue to see adult patients who require fillings. They brush and floss daily and take generally good care of their oral health, and yet, cavities continue to form. It’s very frustrating for these patients because to their […]
Do I Have Cavities?
Does my cavity need to be filled? I see a number of patients who come to our practice after being told by another dentist that they have cavities. They don’t trust the diagnosis and are looking for a second opinion. While rarely do I see dentists misdiagnose a cavity, their treatment approach may differ from […]
