Fun at the Dentist

Monday, May 16, 2005

Can a Child LIKE the Dentist?

Normally children can be a handful at the dental office. Not always though...

Today we had a 6yo girl come in, who was such a pleasure to treat! Before getting started, I asked her if she was in school; and instead of giving a one word answer like many children her age do, she swung her legs off the chair, faced me, and was talking up a storm! When she was done, she sat back in the chair. I asked her something else, and same thing. She swung her legs over to my side (to face me), and just went on and on!

We got her work done without any problems, and she left happy as a clam. Unbeknownst to her, she made our day with her delightful attitude and personality!

Monday, May 02, 2005

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie!

Some of you may be tempted to have all of your old fillings removed and new tooth colored ones placed.

While most likely your teeth will be fine, anytime a tooth is stressed by dental work, there is a chance that your tooth will have an adverse reaction, and could end up needing a root canal.

I've seen it happen too often, a sound filling or crown gets removed and replaced, then the tooth needs a root canal, and subsequently a crown.

INFORMED CONSENT, IS KEY!