Question: No matter what I say or do, I cannot convince my husband to go to the dentist. It’s been years since he has gone – how can I convince him? Joan M. – Rivervale, NJ Answer: Your husband is not alone, this is a common problem. It often takes a serious or dangerous situation […]
Gum disease related to Heart disease?
Question: The dentist told my husband that untreated gum disease can increase chances of heart attack. Is this true? J. S., Westwood Answer: As far back as 1989, a case study in Finland demonstrated that patients with oral infection were 30% more likely to present with heart attack as compared to patients without oral infections. […]
Diabetes and Dental Care
Question: I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, how will this affect my dental care? Anonymous, Orangeburg, NY Answer: Diabetes can affect both your oral health and your dental care in a number of ways. This is why it is important to be aware of the condition and to let your dentist know your […]
What is cracked tooth syndrome?
Cracked or incompletely fractured teeth are more common than most people realize and are often difficult to accurately diagnose. Generally, symptoms involve sensitivity or pain on biting and/or cold and sweet sensitivity. Discomfort from this problem needs a stimulus to be elicited and unlike some other dental problems, discomfort doesn’t normally occur spontaneously. Some habits, […]
Dental implants – age limit?
I was wondering if there is age limit for a person to have dental implant. (j. P., rivervale, nj) Fortunately, age by itself does not limit a person’s ability to have a dental implant. In fact, one of our patients who was 97 at the time, requested and successfully had an implant placed at our […]
