Entries by mbiermann

Dry Mouth With Braces: What’s the Deal?

Achieving a healthy and beautiful smile with braces is an exciting journey — but also a journey that comes with discomforts and unexpected symptoms, including dry mouth. If you have braces and experience some side effects such as a dry, cottony feeling in your mouth, there are solutions that can allow you to remain more […]

Flexible Partial Dentures

A Consultation with Dr. Richard Hyder | Article & Images Featured on Dear Doctor Dear Doctor, I have lost my four upper front teeth and would like to have them replaced with dental implants some day. In the meantime, I don’t want to use the type of partial denture known as a “flipper.” Is there something […]

Dental Implants & Smoking

Article by Richard Kraut, DDS | Featured on Dear Doctor Dear Doctor, I want to have some missing teeth replaced with dental implants, but my dentist said it could be slightly risky because I smoke. Why?

Antibiotics: Use And Abuse

Article By Dr. Ving J. Lee | Featured on Dear Doctor Maintaining the Right Balance in the Fight Against Disease Imagine a world without antibiotics: The cut on your finger might lead to serious infection; the simplest operation could be a perilous undertaking; there would be no effective cures for tuberculosis, cholera, strep throat or sexually […]

Straightening a Smile Before Replacing Lost Teeth

Clear Aligners Can Offer Advantages Over Traditional Braces By Dr. Robert Boyd | Article & Images Featured on Dear Doctor Replacing a missing tooth — particularly in a highly visible area of the mouth — can do a lot to restore your smile and self-confidence. Today’s options for tooth replacement include state-of-the-art dental implants; crown and […]