Shout out to Andrew from San Antonio for asking me, “How can you tell if you removed all of the plaque?” GOOD QUESTION!! First of all, let me just say that plaque is the sticky stuff that builds up on your teeth. It needs to be removed every day or…
There are many different brands and types of toothpaste out there and we usually choose one based on how it tastes or the cost of a 3 pack. I am often asked whether the ones that say they will whiten your teeth actually work. The answer is yes…and no. Let…
On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) a public health emergency of International concern. The next day, the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary declared it a public health emergency in…
When I think about “bleaching”, I think about getting stains out of my whites. However, if actual bleach were used to lighten teeth, it would cause severe caustic burns in your mouth and stomach, let alone taste like you swallowed a swimming pool. Howeverc, you will probably want to use…
You may not know this, but most of the bacteria that causes bad breath is on the back of your tongue. So, it makes sense after brushing and flossing your teeth that you brush the back of your tongue as well. The problem is that it is very difficult to…
Can a woman expect to lose a tooth with every pregnancy. Stay tuned for the answer to this question and more about how your dental health can affect you and your baby when you are expecting. Hello everyone. I am Dr Lisa Germain and you are listening to episode number…
I recently had a patient ask me whether gum disease caused dementia. I told her that I was not sure if there was a direct correlation, but that I know that I have read some things that indicate that there is a link between the two. I promised to research…
WATERLINES To deliver water of optimal microbiologic quality, dental unit waterlines must be maintained regularly. Colonization of microorganisms within the waterlines may not pose a concern for healthy individuals, but it may place elderly or immune-compromised patients at unnecessary risk. Although infection associated with microbial contamination of waterlines appears to…