Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental Blog
What the heck…dentists doing Botox? This has been one of the most common reactions I get from people, and frankly, it’s a hard one for me to explain, even though I am “beyond-the-moon” excited about it. In my experience, most people’s perceptions about Botox seem to be incorrect.
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In doing some research for this topic I did what most people do these days and I Googled it. And obviously no one actually thinks of dentists as people who save lives. So is it true? Can your dentist actually play a role in increasing longevity?
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A Patient Asks Edmonton Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Molly Rodgers: My son is almost 2 1/2 years old and due to a previous injury to his front tooth, the nerve started growing out the back of the tooth. So, a few weeks ago, he had to have it pulled. It wasn’t bothering him at all; actually…
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A Patient Asks: I’m curious as to whether or not dentists still use mercury in fillings? Another great question from a patient – thank you so much. To answer your question, yes, there are a number of dentists in North America that still place mercury amalgam fillings.
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A few weeks into Summer Vacation – Are you kids already giving you a Headache? Can you believe we are a few weeks into summer vacation already? And yes, my kids are telling me they are bored. Can we go shopping, can we go to the Water Park, can we go to Galaxy Land, can we…
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A patient recently asked: What is Acid Erosion? And how do you treat acid erosion in teeth? Excellent questions. Typically there are three main causes of acid erosion. The first is actual consumption of very acidic foods and beverages in large quantities.
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Fluoride and Your Child Fluoride is a mineral found in soil, water (both fresh and salt) and various foods. It has a positive effect on oral health by making teeth more resistant to decay. Fluoride can also prevent or even reverse tooth decay that has started.
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Tooth decay can happen when your child’s teeth come in contact with too much sugar. This sugar helps bacteria grow. Acids that the bacteria make cause the teeth to decay. Many of the liquids that your child drinks contain sugar, including milk, formula and fruit juices. Eating snacks with sugar also places more sugar on…
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This Guest Post by Dr. Molly Rodgers originally appeared on Urban Infant. You actually should start “brushing” your baby’s gums very early on, in their first few months.
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No, I am not off my rocker – we actually have patients who are happy to come in to see us because they get to relax. Yes, it is partially because we are all so darn busy that we never get to sit still for more than 5 minutes.
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