Yearly Archives: 2013

Why This Dentist Gives Out Halloween Candy

Tom Draper - Oct 28, 2013 46

While watching baseball's American League Championship Series last week, I saw a commercial for Verizon that shows a family out trick-or-treating. Upon looking at his...

60 Photos of Teenagers with Braces

Tom Draper - Oct 22, 2013 84

Many teenagers wonder what they'll look like with braces, and what colors of rubber bands will look best with their hair color and facial...

Fluoride Supplement Dosage Chart

Tom Draper - Sep 17, 2013 35

In the 1940's, water fluoridation officially started in the United States. While it is believed that water fluoridation does reduce tooth decay, there are...

Can a Sinus Infection Be Caused by a Tooth?

Tom Draper - Apr 22, 2013 165

A couple of years ago, I wrote a post discussing sinus infections, prompted by my wife's experience. She had severe tooth pain caused by...

Why Dental Anesthetic Has Epinephrine (Adrenaline) In It

Tom Draper - Mar 19, 2013 19

When you get a dental injection, your body wonders why on earth you're allowing a sharp metal object to penetrate your gums! It quickly...

Can Dental Anesthetic Really Make Your Heart Beat Faster?

Tom Draper - Feb 25, 2013 82

Back when I was in dental school, the instructors told us to always pull back on the anesthetic syringe before injecting. By doing this,...

Colored Fillings

Tom Draper - Feb 1, 2013 14

"Your child has a cavity." Not many parents want to hear those words, especially if their child has dental anxiety. Last summer, I saw a three...

How Your Dentist Knows You’re Not Flossing

Tom Draper - Jan 24, 2013 10

A recent survey by the American Dental Association found that just under half of all Americans floss their teeth daily. What about the other half? My...