| DENTAL FACTS |
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by
Kurt A. McKissick, D.D.S.
I have written this question and answer page, hopefully about topics relating to dentistry that are of interest to you. As you read these, please feel free to contact me with questions or ideas for topics about which you would be interested.
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| Toothbrush Sanitation |
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| Concerns are sometimes raised regarding the need to sanitize toothbrushes, the concern being the bacterial contamination of the brush. First let it be said that toothbrushes should be replaced... |
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| Bacteria in Dental Water Lines |
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| The United States is known throughout the world for having clean water. The water coming into the offices of dentists in this country is very clean, thanks to the efforts of the many public health officials associated with our water supply. There is a potential problem with ... |
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| Can Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Be Diagnosed by Your Dentist? |
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| Loss of enamel from the teeth can be caused by a number of things. Tooth grinding (nocturnal bruxism), medium or hard bristled toothbrushes that are used vigorously, and over indulgence in highly acidic foods ... |
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| Do Bottled and Home Filtered Water Contain Optimum Levels of Fluoride? |
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| Community water fluoridation first began in 1945. Data from studies performed in the 1930’s showed 50-60% lower tooth decay rates in children consuming naturally occurring, optimally fluoridated water ... |
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| Are implants the best way to replace missing teeth or are bridges recommended? |
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| Until recently, the best way to replace a missing tooth was with the use of a fixed bridge. Teeth on either side of the missing tooth are crowned or “capped” and the replacement tooth ... |
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