May 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Recently new warnings were released about the fluoroquinolones (quinolone antibiotics), including Levaquin and Cipro. These antibiotics may exacerbate muscle weakness in persons with myasthenia gravis. Quinolones should be avoided in patients with a known history of...
May 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Teeth Chattering Teeth chattering is just a symptom of shivering. Endotherms (that’s you, me, other mammals, birds, and some insects) produce heat within the body. They use thermoregulation to keep their bodies at a constant temperature. You can thermoregulate...
May 2, 2011 | Oral Cancer, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
Do you know what your teen or twenty something year old is doing in college? They might be smoking tobacco with a waterpipe (aka bong or hooka). Recently the University of Buffalo published an alarming paper about Students in schools and universities in the U.S. and...
Mar 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Biotene Products We all need saliva to moisten and cleanse our mouths and digest food. Saliva also prevents infection by controlling bacteria and fungi in the mouth. When we don’t produce enough saliva, our mouth gets dry and uncomfortable. While sipping water may...
Mar 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
The practice should be prohibited according to a new study presented at the International Association for Dental Research meeting. Wearing jewelry under gloves should be prohibited by all dental practices due to risks of tearing, leakage, and microbial...
Mar 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Energy Drinks For more than 10 years, energy drinks in the United States have been on the rise, promising consumers more “oomph” in their day. In fact, it is estimated that the energy drink market will hit $10 billion by 2012. While that may be great news for energy...
