A Letter From Dr. Frank Gold
Dear Source Dental Patients, Allow me the pleasure of personally introducing my colleague and friend of more than 22 years, Dr. Nicole Sussman, fondly known as Dr. Nicki! This well-thought-out and timely decision to transfer my ownership of Source Dental to Dr. Nicki, whom I…
Sugar Versus Our Teeth
Sugar is the greatest nemesis of the dental profession and anyone who wants to maintain a healthy smile. Why? Because the harmful bacteria in our mouths love to eat it, then excrete acid onto our teeth as a waste product. That leads to enamel erosion,…
Habits We Don’t Realize Hurt Our Teeth
Tooth enamel ranks between steel and titanium on the Mohs Hardness Scale. That makes it harder than any other substance in the human body, and it also makes it harder than iron! However, it’s still fairly brittle and very vulnerable to acid erosion, and there…
7 Reasons To Wear A Night Guard
If your dentist has recommended that you wear a night guard or you have been wondering whether a night guard is a good choice for you, it is probably time to invest in one. Night guards have more than one purpose, many of which can save you…
How Smoking Affects Oral Health
We’ve all heard over and over how smoking can adversely impact health, with the most infamous example being lung cancer. But smoking doesn’t only harm the lungs; it damages every single system in the body, and it also damages oral health. Smoking Increases the Risk…
What’s Different About Women’s Oral Health?
Health concerns can be a lot different for women than for men, and that even includes dental health! Women face a different set of challenges than men do in caring for their teeth and gums, as well as having different advantages. Which Oral Health Conditions…
The Importance of Getting a Complete Dental Exam
Visiting your dentist for a complete dental checkup is highly recommended to ensure your teeth are fully healthy. You’ve probably heard this comment throughout your life, but that’s because it is so important (and true)! Are you still unsure about why dental exams are important?…
When Is Thumbsucking a Problem?
A pacifier or thumbsucking habit that lasts beyond the toddler years can have a negative impact on a child’s teeth and jaws. A Healthy Self-Soothing Habit In infancy and toddlerhood, these are perfectly healthy self-soothing habits. They help the child feel happy and safe when…
Why Aren’t Teeth Always Straight?
The benefits of having straight teeth are many. Studies indicate that people with straight teeth are seen as more successful, intelligent, and likely to get dates than people with crooked teeth. So what makes teeth grow in crooked so often? The Soft Foods Theory and…
Night Guards For Teeth Grinding
Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw, tooth pain, or a headache? These are common symptoms of sleep bruxism, or teeth-grinding. The American Dental Association estimates that 10-15 percent of adults struggle with sleep bruxism, and children can experience it too. Because it…