Category: Teeth
Why is tooth decay a greater factor in causing heart attacks than cholesterol?
There are many myths out there about the importance of reducing cholesterol to decrease heart disease. Well some of the most surprising facts are these:…
Christopher Crists’ Dentist Pulls All of His Teeth
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/10/christopher-crists-dentist-pulls-all-his-teeth_n_3054482.html You may have seen this article in the news about a patient who had all of his teeth pulled out without his consent during…
When Can Tea cause Tooth Loss?
When it comes to eating anything, moderation is key. Here is an article from the Huffington Post which shows that over-consusmption of tea, can actually…
The Only reason you may still want silver fillings…
Dr Donna Williams Dr. Williams began her career in the field of dentistry at Howard University and graduated from Baltimore College Dental Surgery/University of Maryland….
Sorry, Mayor Michael Bloomberg!
Well, today we learned that Michael Bloomberg’s Soda ban was struck down by a New York City judge. We all know that we should curb…
“Let me lose all my teeth! I don’t want to ever get gum surgery again…”
That is the common sentiment of most patients who have received gum surgery done in the traditional way. The cutting of the gums with a…
The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food
I shared an article on this blog over the weekend, which really hits home how the food industry intentionally creates food that are convenient, low…
The Strawberry and Basil Martini
I am having dinner at Ristorante Settepani in Harlem observing people sitting at the table nearby enjoying their food, laughing, discussing, talking and just having…
A Funny Thing Happened in the Subway
One of my patients had me laughing hysterically when she told me the story of a man she observed in the subway this week. She…
Mandatory Toothbrushing? (Here is a reprint of an article from the NY Times Magazine from last weekend)
Who Made That Toothbrush? Jens Mortensen for The New York Times By PAGAN KENNEDY “I don’t have any of those toothbrushes that went to the…
