As a dentist, I’ve treated more dental emergencies caused by one of the 5 common foods that can crack your teeth than I can count. I’ve heard it so often: “I was just eating some french bread when suddenly a sharp piece of tooth was slicing into my tongue!” There are certain foods that have bragging […]
All They Wanted For Christmas Was Their Two Front Teeth!
It’s the height of the holiday season 2017 at the time of this writing. The days have whizzed by since Thanksgiving and the much-anticipated rituals and festivities of the holidays are upon us. The halls of our office are literally decked with boughs of holly. Hanukah gelt is strewn over the counter. Strands of garland […]
The Dental Emergency That Cracked Me Up
After a busy week in the office, I was enjoying my morning coffee on Fire Island when I received an “emergency” phone call from my patient, Tina. Tina had been the recipient of extensive restorative dentistry (crowns and permanent bridgework) over the course of her adult life. She is now 68 years old with failing dentistry: […]