Sedation Dentistry at Linhart Dentistry
Modern dental practice is so comfortable and pleasant that almost all patients can tolerate or even enjoy their time in the dental chair. Effective and gentle local anesthesia with or without the use of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) allows nearly everyone to experience dental work with minimal stress. A light oral sedative can be given […]
Why Not…Do It Yourself?
Also known as DIY, it has become a hot subject in the health field. After all, with healthcare costs rising, increased waiting times for Doctors and a generalized disgust with the entire system, the urge to just “do it yourself” can be enticing. However, DIY medicine comes with a slew of risks and dangers that […]
Medical Perils of the Internet
Medical Perils of the Internet There’s a new disease out there to be wary of. “Cyberchondria” is caught by surfing the web for medical information. Would you accept medical advice from a stranger on the street? That’s what most of the Internet consists of; a bunch of strangers. The Internet can indeed be a tangled, […]
TMJ Disorders – “Snap, Crackle, Pop!”
That’s the sound Rice Krispies are supposed to make when milk is poured over the popular breakfast cereal. It’s NOT what’s supposed to happen when your mouth opens or closes. Creaky, crackling and noisy joints are symptoms that might be predictive of problems that could, if not dealt with, result in limitations of jaw movement such as […]
Guidance on Fluoride Intake for Infants and Young Children
It is well known that fluoride, an element found in most water sources, has numerous dental benefits. It is essential to proper oral care. Fluoride can strengthen teeth and prevent tooth decay by keeping the acid produced by the bacteria in plaque from dissolving the enamel of our teeth. It cannot restore teeth with cavities, but it can prevent cavities, and […]
Congratulations To The Winner Of Our Facebook 100th Like Contest
We would like to congratulate Lisa Ehrgott for being the winner of our Facebook 100th Like contest! She was randomly selected from the first 100 people who Liked the Dr. Linhart Facebook page, and is the winner of an electric Sonicare toothbrush. Congratulations to Lisa and a big thank you to everyone else who has Liked and […]