Reminder: the Service of Dentistry #dentist

I just delivered a partial denture to an elderly gentleman who had severely broken, decayed upper anterior teeth.

To me, it wasn’t a “big deal” to do a rather simple procedure.

But to him, as he emotionally explained, it meant he can go out to eat with his wife more often, and (for Christmas) his grandkids would now sit on his lap. He even said he was now ready to go and dance…(oddly enough, remix of christmas music and macarena was playing in background)

He said this partial was all he wanted for Christmas.

Merry Christmas everyone.

From ebd.ada.org: Essential oil and chlorhexidine mouthrinses similar in managing gingivitis

From ebd.ada.org Essential oil and chlorhexidine mouthrinses similar in managing gingivitis

Plain Language Summary Prepared by: Susan Parker RDH, B.S., MEd, MBA   A Plain Language Summary of: Essential oils compared to chlorhexidine with respect to plaque and parameters of gingival inflammation: a systematic review Van Leeuwen, M. P., Slot, D. E., Van der Weijden, G. A.. Journal of Periodontology. 2011;82(2):174-94

• Authors’ findings
  Based on the analysis, the authors said that, although the chlorhexidine rinse was better at controlling plaque, both rinses did equally well at controlling gingivitis overall. In addition, the likelihood of staining did not seem to be higher with one rinse over another. They weren’t able to analyze study results related to the other factors.
  
  Conclusion
  Good oral hygiene (brushing twice daily and cleaning between your teeth once a day) is the best way to prevent gum disease (including gingivitis). However, mouthrinses sometimes are used to help control symptoms of gum disease. This review of the science indicates that, while the chlorhexidine rinse was better at controlling plaque, mouthrinses with essential oils and chlorhexidine rinses reduced gingivitis to a similar degree.
  
  Plain Language Summary Published Date: 11/15/2012

Football game-watching at M Dentistry!

Watching TX v OU game in between patients chair turnover. Had some football fans in here earlier: had it on all the TVs!

We look forward to meeting you!

Staff photos are throughout our website pages!

Here’s a sample:

hanging out in the hallway!

 

Front office check-in area

No shady dentistry here…

…just afternoon reflective shadows.

We offer state of the art dentistry with top of the line care! If you can’t read what that shadow says, visit our website: mdentistryfortworth.com

Philly ‘M’ sighting

Is this an M dentistry building in Philadelphia? 😉

Dr M at AGD national convention

@AGD events, AGD national convention…Dr Mukherji receives his Fellowship award in 48hrs! (and it’s hot in Philly!!!)

The M-mobile

I’m fortunate enough to be able to work within biking distance.  My new ride has arrived, and so has the summer heat. Yikes. Let’s roll…

Decisions, decisions

Every now and then I peruse the toothpaste aisle, where oftentimes I tell patients to go for inexpensive, “quick treatment.” Today, at a CVS I realized that even this can be a daunting task. Heck, I wonder if finding the right dentist is as difficult as finding the right toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, etc… We are affirmed that when you come to M Dentistry, you have come to the right place. 😉

Supporting Sponsor for Heritage Run 5k

M Dentistry is proud to be a supporting sponsor for the Heritage Run 5k on May 12 benefitting Special Operations Warrior Foundation! Register now! If you see the M Dentistry Team be sure to say hello!

Go to www.heritagerun.net. click here.