Food For Thought
You’re late for work and skip breakfast, so during the commute, you pick up a donut and cup of coffee and you’re on your way. This common quick-fix breakfast scenario can cause dental problems. The sugars in donuts have been identified as a contributing factor for cavities. When one compares the sugars found in plain
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Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) or “dead jaw,” is a very serious type of bone disease that can be excruciatingly painful and disfiguring. ONJ is a condition in which the bone tissue in the jaw fails to heal after minor trauma such as a tooth extraction, causing the bone to be exposed. The exposure can
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Last month I wrote about osteonecrosis (ONJ) of the jaw or “dead jaw” and how it relates to use of the drugs listed above. To review: ONJ is a condition in which the bone tissue in the jaw fails to heal after minor trauma, such as a tooth extraction, causing the bone to be exposed.
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There may come a time when you need to make a dental appointment for a root canal. Now, that phrase can sound awfully scary, especially if you’re someone who has never heard of a root canal before. Root canals are a very normal procedure for dentists or endodontists to perform. In fact, more than 15
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What if you were able to take the young teeth that your children naturally lose and save them so that when your child becomes an adult, they are able to use the cells from those young teeth to possibly help them fight things like cancer later in life? The good news is that you actually
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Luckily, there are ways that gum disease can be treated without needing to turn to surgery. To find out if surgery can be avoided, a dental exam is needed. One of my goals is to avoid surgery if possible and take a non-surgical approach. Non-surgical treatments include: Professional dental cleaning. With this your hygienist will remove plaque and calculus ( also
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There are many reasons for teeth loss: decay, periodontal (gum and bone) disease, trauma, and congenital. Failure to replace missing teeth can lead to shifting, drifting and greater wear of other teeth, bite changes, chewing difficulty, etc. When teeth are lost, the most comfortable treatment for you is a non-removable solution. Thankfully, dental implants
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Welcome to December! Friday, Dec. 1 Performances The Book Of Mormon In the musical comedy, two young Mormon missionaries travel to Africa to preach the Mormon religion — with a few misadventures along the way. When: 8 p.m. (Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.) Where: Adrienne Arsht Center Linda
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November is notorious for beautiful weather — enjoy the weekend! Friday, Nov. 3 Trade Shows Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show View an array of in-water boats and marine accessories at the annual event, which has nearly 1,500 boats on display. Attractions include fishing clinics for kids, educational sea life touch-tanks, on-the-water boat handling workshops and
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It’s fall, ya’ll — and this weekend is all about festivals! Friday, Oct. 20 Festivals Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds Brave four haunted houses, embrace carnival rides and enjoy live music, food and more entertainment at the South Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Center. When: 6 p.m.–midnight (continues Saturday) Where: 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm
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What’s the buzz in South Florida? Friday, Oct. 6 Dive-In Movie & Dinner The Atlantic Hotel & Spa will host a dinner and movie event on the fifth floor pool deck. The ticket includes a hamburger or hot dog served with chips and fountain drink, pool access and three-hour valet. A full bar and candy
