Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
The time of unchecked antibiotic usage in dentistry is coming to an end. The World Health Organization and the American Dental Association have both made statements regarding their concerns about bacterial...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
A high functioning dental laboratory is an essential complement to a dental office. What function does the dental laboratory play? How do they affect the ultimate results of treatment? Most folks don't...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Here's where we left off from Part 1 of our posting: Your Mouth Matters
Bacteria can linger in your mouth, even under your gums, leading to infection. Obviously, infection is dangerous in your mouth, but...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
How does my diet affect my teeth? Most dental patients are surprised to learn that their diet has the potential to play a major role in their oral health. Yes, most of us have heard the phrase, "sugar is...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
It's weird how things pop up in life. It sometimes seems like things are clustered together. At any rate, a series of unfortunate events led to me writing this specific blog.
My mom just recently texted...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can strike at any age. While it is startling to discover that an adult patient may not be breathing well at night, it is very upsetting to see children that are affected.
While...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Invisalign® is known to most people as clear braces. With today's technology, you can have a beautiful smile without the need for traditional metal braces and wires. Many traditional orthodontic...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
All too often, I see patients who have previously undergone orthodontics (braces) but have stopped using their retainers. These patients have inevitably experienced some level of relapse, meaning their teeth...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Once a patient has completed orthodontics (braces), retainers are worn to keep the teeth in their healthy, aesthetic, final position. Make no mistake: If retention of some form is not worn, the teeth will move...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
A few months ago one of our patients was in to see us, and from looking at her x-rays, we saw the beginning signs of decay on 5 teeth. Needless to say, this was disturbing news. It could eventually involve...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Welcome back, 58 Dental family. This is the last in a three part series discussing TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder). This portion of the blog will discuss the management strategies that can be provided by...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Welcome back, 58 Dental family. This is a continuation of the previous blog on TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder). In this blog, we will cover at-home self-management techniques that are very useful to those...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Over the course of a few months, I have seen multiple patients who have complained of discomfort or pain in the jaw and/or head and neck region. The majority of these patients know that they have TMD...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
I start off every comprehensive examination by saying, "I'm not your dermatologist but I see a lot of people and I am just keeping an eye out for you." I then examine a patient's scalp,...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Recently, one of my patients raved about how much she trusts us when she comes in for a dental visit. She's not alone; she is joined by so many who feel the same way. Our patients rely heavily on our...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
58 Dental stands ready to assist our patients who have been diagnosed with head and neck cancer and are preparing to undergo radiation therapy. We understand the gravity of the diagnosis and will do anything we...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. We have all heard this line from Charles Dickens', A Tale of Two Cities. This seems to be the theme for the current explosion of alternative tobacco...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Just yesterday, my patient asked what she could do to overcome the dry feeling she has in her mouth. Going over her health history, together we agreed that her medications are definitely contributing to the...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Welcome to the hygienist's blog at 58 Dental. This is where you will learn more about our dental office and the many conversations we have with our patients concerning their dental care and...