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Ask the Dentist Column
14
Jan2019
Q: I read an article today that showed Glide dental floss has chemicals that can cause cancer and other health problems. Is this true?
A: USA Today published an absolute “joke” of a study claiming that Glide dental ... Read More
January 14, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
09
Jan2019
Q: I have been considering a cosmetic makeover for my smile, but I notice many people are walking around with Chiclets. Why is this? Don’t they see how ridiculous they look?
A: ... Read More
January 9, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
02
Jan2019
Q: I have been reading your column since 2004. You have mentioned the “Hi Tech Dental Office Checklist” as a way to evaluate an office to see if it is modern and up to date. ... Read More
January 2, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
26
Dec2018
Q: I recently brought my mom to a doctor who placed several dental implants. I was shocked that she was in the office for almost five hours! She was exhausted. Is this normal?
A: Five hours? You ... Read More
December 26, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
19
Dec2018
Q: My daughter is looking for a new dentist. I told her to just ask friends. How do you feel about searching for dentists? I see ads for 1-800-DENTIST, websites that lists all kinds of doctors, Google ... Read More
December 19, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
11
Dec2018
Q: I had a crown done at a new dentist. I was in the chair for over two hours. My jaw was open so long, it took six weeks for me to finally be ... Read More
December 11, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
05
Dec2018
Q: I have been reading your column for years and now my doc wants to pull a tooth and give me a dental implant. I am scared stiff! How do you do it differently from ... Read More
December 5, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
28
Nov2018
Q: I had my implants placed to replace my top front, missing ten teeth. I am patiently waiting for the four months of healing, but I can’t stand my removable flipper which is loose, ugly and traps food. Are ... Read More
November 28, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
21
Nov2018
Q: Dear Dr. Josephs. my sister and I were fascinated by your discussion at your summer seminar on the "goop- free" digital impressions. Will this raise dental fees?
A: I am glad you enjoyed our last dental gig. I apologize that the only ... Read More
November 21, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
14
Nov2018
Q: I had an upper right molar pulled six weeks ago. My dentist said it’s “up to me if I want an implant or a bridge.” How do I decide?
A: I had this classmate in dental school named Norm. ... Read More
November 14, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
07
Nov2018
Normally I write about the technical aspects of my beloved profession; mixed with a bit of humor. Today I would like to memorialize a fallen colleague who was sadly gunned down while praying at his Pittsburg Synagogue, at exactly the ... Read More
November 7, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
24
Oct2018
Q: Which is better for a new smile; crowns or veneers? One doctor wants to do crowns, one wanted to do veneers?
A: Part II of my $14,000 home A/C estimate that I whined about last week. I got ... Read More
October 24, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
17
Oct2018
Q: I almost fainted when my friend told me that she was about to spend $15K on a “new smile”, as she put it. Is this figure for real?
A: I almost “plotzed” when:
My air ... Read More
October 17, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
10
Oct2018
Q: Why does it seem like I am constantly re-doing crowns? I am lucky to get seven years out of them!
A: I just sent back a pair of sneakers called allbirds; (yes, a lower case “a”.); Made famous ... Read More
October 10, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com