As was mentioned in the section on dry mouth, cavities at the roots of teeth are common for adults. They may be related to reduced salivary flow, but other factors such as diet can also contribute to this problem. We encourage regular dental exams, fluoride treatments in office and at home to help reduce this problem. Patients who have crowns may have problems at the margins that lead to root decay, so careful examination of integrity of dental work is part of the dental exam.
December 2010 - With our new computer aided crown fabrication system, (which, by the way, is US manufactured at a factory in Dallas, Texas) we can now schedule one visit to complete the entire process in-office. read more
December 2010 - We have been educating for years about the association of periodontal disease with increased incidence of heart disease and stroke, but recent findings have gone beyond a correlation - it is now being shown that treatment of gum disease can reverse pathology related to atherosclerosis. read more
April 2008 - Nutrition is important for overall health in older adults, providing the fuel to maintain health of all body parts, including the brain. read more
