Fluid flow and tooth decay WE TEND to think of teeth as solid, but they are not. The enamel, although quite hard and durable, …

Oral health and pregnancy SOMETIMES I receive correspondence which would elicit a particular topic. For example, a woman e-mailed me a few days ago. …

Bad  breath in children  WE TEND to think of bad breath — also known as halitosis — as an adult problem. So it is …

Getting that right smileOUR SMILES and oral health can obviously be improved. Unlike Cro-Magnon man, the Etruscans, or George Washington, we have choices, albeit …

Obsession versus reason  HUNDREDS of thousands of men lose their hair each year, and do not care or even know why. Then there are …

WHY DO we get excruciating toothache, especially at night?In order for us to understand why, we first have to know a few basic facts …

MECHANICAL oral hygiene procedures to remove dental plaque, including tooth brushing and flossing, unequivocally enhance periodontal health because the ‘secret’ to avoiding dental disease …

Access to primary dental care ONCE A person has made the decision to consult a dentist, there is still the issue of access. Primary …

A FEW days ago, a 32-year-old man e-mailed me asking a series of questions about wisdom teeth. My reply to him could benefit countless …

Oral infections and the heartINFECTIONS in the mouth are common, as the mouth is full of bacteria. So many patients attend the dental clinic …