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: […]
I Am The Dentist Who Had A Toothache
It could happen just like that (snap of the fingers). You’re going about your business when for no apparent reason you notice a dull vague awareness that something is amiss in your mouth. Nothing severe or earth shattering, but something definitely there. Your curious tongue investigates the area only to come up empty. You […]