Using “Energy Drinks?” Watch out!
May 10, 2012 by Doug Larson
Filed under Dental Health
Energy drinks are gaining popularity, they provide a quick boost for consumers. Should you be using them? Aside from health risks from increase blood pressure and heart rate dental risks are also becoming apparent.
An article in The Academy of General Dentistry, examined the acidity levels numerous drinks to see how they would impact a tooth’s enamel. Acidity varies between brands. Human enamel was immersed into each beverage for 15 minutes, followed by artificial saliva for two hours, four times per day over a five-day period.
As few as five days after exposure, enamel damage was present. Energy drinks in caused double the amount of damage to teeth verses the sports drinks.
Silver Fillings: Why replace them?
October 16, 2011 by Doug Larson
Filed under Dental Health
 The arrow points to a missing piece of tooth.
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| The tooth above doesn’t look all that bad; a small missing piece of tooth structure, the color of the tooth is a bit grey in some areas around the filling, and the filling is very tarnished. Neither you nor the dentist would even notice the missing tooth without using an intra-oral camera. |
Kid quote of the week
September 20, 2011 by Doug Larson
Filed under Candid Comments
The only photo I have of Zachary.
A patient’s mom sent an email the other day with a quote from her six year old, Zachary.
At the breakfast table, after having his first filling. Zachary said, “Mom, When do I get to go to the dentist again?”
It feels wonderful to know the office can complete something that most people hate and instead get a result that makes a young child want to come back to the dental office.
Doug Larson, DDSTwins at the Dentist
September 4, 2011 by Doug Larson
Filed under Patient information
Recently a set of twins came into the office for their first offical visit. The plan was clean their teeth, polish, apply fluoride, and complete a comprehesive examination. But when they arrived at the office the fear of the unknown was to much for either to just get in the dental chair.
What to do?
They were not leaving each others side. So someone suggested they get in the chair together. That worked wonderfully.
 Watching my brother. |
 No problems!  My turn! |
42 West Campbell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
408.374.6160
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Air Abrasion: What makes it GREAT!
August 30, 2011 by Doug Larson
Filed under Patient information
Air-abrasion uses a micro sandblaster to remove decay from teeth.
Please listen to Dawn explain it’s advantages.
42 West Campbell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
408.374.6160
