How Effective are Locally Delivered Antibiotics?

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By Tina Beck-Mayo, DDS, MS Locally delivered antibiotics are flourishing in the commercial marketplace. Flip through any dental magazine and you will see a barrage of marketing in regard to these products. The manufacturers lead us to believe that these are the magic bullet we…

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Sensitive About Sensitivity?

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By Tina Beck-Mayo, DDS, MS What do you do when a patient complains about root sensitivity? Do you have a desensitizing protocol? Here are some tips. First, it is important to recognize the cause of root sensitivity: Exposure of dentinal tubules allowing cold temperatures to…

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