Tough Germs

The microorganisms that cause tooth decay are resilient! You have to be just as tough if you want to keep up with these cavity-causing microscopic creatures!

 Cavity causer goes under the microscope

Farewell Mr. Padre

Dr. Lynn's one vice is baseball. She's a true fanatic, especially when it comes to the Chicago Cubs. She was saddened by the untimely death of baseball legend Tony Gwynn , who died at the all too young age of 54. Did the use of smokeless tobacco contribute to Gwynn's death from salivary gland cancer? Tony Gwynn dies from salivary gland cancer

Do you have the dreaded Gum Disease or Gingivitis?

 

Periodontal, or gum disease, can be a very sneaky condition for our patients- often no pain or acute symptoms. One day your gums are seemingly healthy, and at your next check up, we find evidence of disease. Here's an interesting look at how future diagnoses might be made. Quick detection of periodontal disease

How to help your expected baby- Floss your own pearly whites!

Taking good care of your health is so important during pregnancy. and includes vigorous care of your own teeth. If you're pregnant, make sure you brush and floss daily, and visit your dentist regularly. Here's an article with new information about why good dental health is important for both you and your baby. http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2014/05/placenta-harbors-bacteria-may-impact-fetal-health

Redheads really aren't crazy!

Are you a redhead? Do your palms sweat with the thought of a visit to the dentist? You actually might have good reason to be a bit nervous. Those natural redheads may really require more anesthetic. Take a look at this article from the New York Times, The Pain of being a Redhead or this one from "How Stuff Works," Redheads and anesthesia.

Congratulations Dr. Anderson!

We are so very, very proud of our daughter, Erin Brosy Anderson. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine from UNLV's School of Dentistry this past weekend, and will be joining our practice in July. Congratulations Dr. Anderson!

Graduations Past and Present

We're so very proud of our daughter, Erin, who is graduating next week with her Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from UNLV School of Dental Medicine. We've been recalling our own graduation over 30 years ago from Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. Dr. Paul has a great mustache, no?