Root Surface Caries
By Margaret Bobinski, DDS|2025-08-23T22:28:07+00:00June 9, 2026|Restorative Dentistry|
We are Growing Older... As the population ages—more gracefully than ever, of course— we're keeping more teeth. Along with wisdom and experience, however, come different health problems. Among them, cavities on the surface of the tooth root, what we call root caries. Growing up, most decay is found on the surface of teeth, usually the [...]
Do You Have A Salivary Stone?
By Margaret Bobinski, DDS|2025-08-23T22:27:57+00:00June 2, 2026|Restorative Dentistry|
A healthy flow of saliva is critical for chewing and digestion, bathing gums, and bacterial control. And we owe it all to salivary glands, three pairs of organs in the cheek and floor of the mouth. Each gland secretes saliva into the mouth via a tube, and this is where trouble can begin. Sialolithiasis—whew—names the [...]
Making Bad Breath Go Away
By Margaret Bobinski, DDS|2025-08-23T22:27:36+00:00May 19, 2026|Restorative Dentistry|
Where Bad Breath Comes From Most, but not all, bad breath comes from bacterial plaque and food accumulated mainly towards the back of the tongue. The problem is, there are all sorts of not-likely-but-possible other reasons for halitosis: upset stomach, anxiety, inflamed gums, saliva deficiency, infections and removable dentures are among them. What Not To Do [...]
Energy—Not!
By Margaret Bobinski, DDS|2025-08-23T22:27:22+00:00May 12, 2026|Patient Education|
"Meal Replacement" alternatives...How much of the hype is science—and how much is fiction? Like personal aircraft, elixirs offering all the necessary nutrients in a single dose have been a staple of science fiction. For good reason. Athletes seek a power surge. Seniors dream of a healthy dinner which needs no cooking before and no clean-up [...]
Looking Good at Any Age
By Margaret Bobinski, DDS|2025-08-23T22:27:13+00:00May 5, 2026|Patient Education|
These days, ordinary people are cosmetically enhancing their appeal, stripping years from bodies, faces, and smiles. And dentistry can go a long way in helping you look as young as you feel! Cosmetic vs. Restorative Dentistry What's the difference? Both have to do with individual wants and needs. The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to [...]
Heart Healthy News
By Margaret Bobinski, DDS|2025-08-23T22:26:52+00:00April 28, 2026|Patient Education|
Do you have sore, bleeding gums? Are you worried about your heart's health, and how much time may still be available to enjoy your life and family? A visit to our office just might help solve all these worries simultaneously! Fighting periodontal (gum) disease through outstanding daily hygiene and regular dental appointments is a three-for-the-price-of-one [...]
Dentistry and the Older Adult
By Margaret Bobinski, DDS|2025-08-23T22:26:17+00:00April 21, 2026|Patient Education|
With people living longer, we, as dentists, recognize that the dental profession must shoulder a new responsibility for enduring dental care. We all hope we'll live to a ripe old age. At the same time, we want to enjoy the rest of our years and live a quality life. As people age, they become more [...]
Targeting Teenage Risks
By Margaret Bobinski, DDS|2025-08-23T22:26:04+00:00April 14, 2026|Patient Education|
Risk-taking is a normal part of teenage development—and often a growth opportunity for parents, too! Heads up to handling some common dental risks of adolescence so you both stay smiling. Wisdom Comes With Age The wisdom teeth, the third molars, are the last to emerge. They appear in the teen years sometimes two, sometimes three [...]
When it Comes to Toothpaste
By Margaret Bobinski, DDS|2025-08-23T22:25:54+00:00April 7, 2026|Preventative Dentistry|
Choosing the right toothpaste for yourself—or your family—goes beyond the coupon you may have in hand, or bright displays in the marketplace. For your health, you have to think like a dentist. At different times in our lives, dental strategies change, toothpaste requirements change. And product name isn't half as important as the basic components [...]
When Prescriptions and Dentistry Don’t Mix
By Margaret Bobinski, DDS|2025-08-23T22:25:45+00:00March 24, 2026|Preventative Dentistry|
Some prescribed drugs and dental surgery may not be a good mix. You might not think that what your MD prescribes—and what your dentist does for your mouth's well-being—are closely related. But both are significant. If you are contemplating upcoming dentistry like a tooth extraction or an implant, it may be helpful to review which [...]
