What Is Root Resorption?

A strange phenomenon can happen to patients when tooth structure disappears without decay present. The roots of teeth are the most common area affected. The term resorption is used in such instances. There are two main types of resorption; internal and external. Because internal resorption occurs inside the teeth and external resorption happens mostly on roots, detection without radiographs (x-rays) is difficult. Surprisingly, the process often happens without pain, and most patients are unaware it is happening. The process can result in tooth loss, so early diagnosis and treatment are critical. This post will cover how tooth and root resorption are diagnosed and treated.

Oral HealthScott Solomons, DDSFebruary 27, 2023Root Resorption, Internal Resorption, External Resorption, Radiograph, X-rays, Internal Granuloma, external replacement resorption, external inflammatory resorption, external cervical resorption, CBCT, Root Canal, orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorptionComment

A Primer on Dental Implants and the Controversy over Titanium Versus Zirconia

Replacement of lost teeth with dental implants has been around for many years. Believe it or not, dental implants have been found that are 4000 years old! These were made of bamboo. The first metal implant was found in a two-thousand-year-old Egyptian King. Experiments with different materials continued until the 1950s, when Dr. Brånemark discovered that titanium implants could let bone fuse to it, causing it to be strong and durable. As a result, most dental implants are made of titanium today, and they are just as durable as natural teeth. Zirconia implants are now in use, but their popularity is limited. Local surgeons who place them are more difficult to find. This post will discuss implants and the difference between titanium and zirconia.

PaleoFx Presentation: The Shrinking Face Epidemic

This is the presentation I am giving today at PaleoFx in Austin Texas.

Paleo, General Health, Diet, Functional Medicine, Oral Health, Pain ReliefScott Solomons, DDSApril 30, 2022Airway Dentistry, Facial development, Craniofacial Development, Craniofacial Respiratory Complex, Wisdom Teeth, Orthodontics, Orthodontic Expansion, Orthognathic Surgery, Braces, Snoring, Finding Conner Deegan, Tonsils, Adenoids, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Apnea, George Catlin, weston A. Price, James Nestor, Bolton Standard, Overbite, Cortisol, High Cortisol, High Blood Pressure, High Blood Sugar, metabolic syndrome, Heart Disease, Grinding, Abfractions, Tongue Tie, Chris Kresser, Healthy Baby Code, Tongue Posture, Intermolar Distance, Intercanine Distance, ENT, Myofunctional Therapy, Myofunctional Trainer, Orthognathic, Karen Bonuck, Mallampati, Polysomnogram, Home Sleep Study, CAT Scan, CBCT, Rhynometry, Pharyngometry, Kevin Boyd, Class IV Malocclusion, Invisalign, Expansion Appliance, Allergies, Linder-Aronson MeaurementComment

Don't Ignore The Snore (Especially In Children!)

Snoring, mouth breathing and sleep apnea are collectively associated with Sleep Disordered Breathing, or SDB. SDB causes poor oxygenation in the body and the brain dysfunctions as a result. Children are uniquely susceptible to oxygen deprivation because their brains are still developing. Low oxygen and lack of adequate sleep for children's brains often leads to poor concentration, attention problems, hyperactivity, aggression, impulsivity, somatic complaints, and social withdrawal. The issues could be life-long and irreversible if not addressed early. I will cover snoring and its related problems and what you can do about them in today’s post.