Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
58 Dental recently helped change a patient’s life and this patient’s story deserves to be shared because there are so many people out there that can relate to it. The patient had the following...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Wow, I just read a summary compiled from comprehensive studies on the beverages we drink most! As a dental hygienist, I caution my patients about sugary drinks, but this summary addresses more. You might be...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
At the start of this blog, I was asking myself, why should I write this? Will anyone even read this thing? What should I even talk about? To answer these questions, I started to read other...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
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Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Many dental patients today are looking for ways that they can decrease their chances of developing cavities. Many of whom would like an easy and inexpensive way to do so, as well. The Internet is full of...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
These days, people everywhere are becoming more aware of their surroundings as to their safety and that of their families and loved ones. Yet not many think about the surroundings and safety features that must...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Oftentimes I hear our patients say how glad they are to be in our practice because they know we really care about them. This is a loaded statement! What do they mean when they say we care about them? Of course...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
At 58 Dental we very much appreciate all of our patients. There are those who have been in the practice for many years and those who are new to us. A new patient recently visited our office and was diagnosed...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
When you see your dentist, do you feel you're being listened to? Is there ever a conversation about what your goals are as a patient? What do you want to achieve? What are your concerns? Where do you see...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
For roughly the past fifteen years there has been an increasing concern about amalgam (silver) fillings and the mercury contained within them. I can appreciate people's concerns to limit their exposure to...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Another common question that I get asked frequently is, "Why are my gums receding?" Sometimes patients have been notified by their previous dentist that they are experiencing recession of the...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
The 58 Dental team is so excited to offer our patients an alternative to the continuous problem of cavities. The CariFree system is a revolution in cutting edge dentistry and is making a huge impact in our...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Sjogren's syndrome is an immune system disorder. In very basic terms, the body's immune cells, the cells that are meant to fight off disease, for some unknown reason, turn on the body and start...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a medical issue that is garnering significant attention from medical providers. Due to various factors and an increase in awareness, the number of people being diagnosed with...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
There are many dental offices that promote the advantages of a "CROWN IN A DAY." These advantages cannot be denied. The primary advantage is how quickly the procedure can be completed. It can...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Most patients are surprised when they learn that they have a CRACKED TOOTH. The common response from patients to the diagnosis of a cracked tooth is, "But it hasn't been bothering me." I can...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
I'm always interested in the various home remedies that can be found on the Internet for a range of dental maladies. The most recent one recommends managing a toothache with an Advil Liqui-Gel capsule. The...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
A dental hygiene visit to our office is never about "just a cleaning." We care more about you than that! While I could go into detail about all the discussions we have with our patients when they come...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
Dental offices are noticing that many children that come in have excess body fat. We see some of that in our own pediatric patients as well. We can't help but suspect elevated levels of blood sugar. Hard to...
Written By Dr. Kyle Griffith
At 58 Dental, we want your child's first experiences with dentistry to be pleasant. Our goal is to limit dental problems for all patients, but especially for the children of our practice. Unfortunately,...
