My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

Manage Your Osteoporosis Medication to Avoid Jawbone Problems
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.

Around 20 million people—mostly women after menopause—take medication to slow the progress of osteoporosis, a debilitating disease that weakens bones. But although effective, some osteoporosis drugs could pose dental Read more
Make Sure Your Dentist Knows You're Taking Daily Aspirin
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.

Aspirin has been a popular pain reliever and fever reducer for over a century. Its effect on the clotting mechanism of blood, however, has led to its widespread and Read more
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Dec. 19, 2018.

Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read more
3 Possible Timing Scenarios for Getting Your New Implant
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.

If you have a problem tooth we’ve recommended removing, those “Tooth in one day” ads—a tooth removed and an implant placed at the same time—might start to pique your Read more
Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
posted: Nov. 29, 2018.

Nothing grabs your attention like a sharp tooth pain, seemingly hitting you out of nowhere while you’re eating or drinking. But there is a reason for your sudden agony Read more
Professional Cleanings Help you Maintain Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Nov. 19, 2018.

Every good oral hygiene regimen has two parts — the part you do (brushing and flossing) and the part we do (professional cleanings and checkups). But what’s involved with “professional Read more
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Nov. 09, 2018.

The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read more
Waiting to Afford Implants? Consider a Flexible RPD in the Meantime
posted: Oct. 30, 2018.

If you’ve lost some teeth you may eventually want to replace them with dental implants. Implants by far are the restoration of choice due to their life-likeness and durability. Read more
No Need to Fret Over Implant Surgery
posted: Oct. 20, 2018.

Are you interested in dental implants but a little hesitant about the surgery? Don’t be—this procedure to imbed an implant’s titanium post in the jawbone is relatively minor with Read more
Why You Should Still Floss with an Implant-Supported Bridge
posted: Oct. 10, 2018.

Losing teeth to tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease is never easy. But with implant-supported bridgework, you can regain lost function and appearance with a restoration that could last Read more
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Sep. 30, 2018.

In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read more
Custom Oral Appliances Could Help Stop Sleep Apnea
posted: Sep. 20, 2018.

For millions of Americans, sleep apnea is a serious health condition. Not only can it impair your day-to-day living, you might be more susceptible to high blood pressure, heart Read more
Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
posted: Sep. 10, 2018.

It can be alarming to be awakened in the middle of the night by a screeching, gritting sound coming from your child’s bedroom. No, it’s not a scene from Read more
3 Causes for Implant Failure and What You can do About Them
posted: Aug. 31, 2018.

First introduced in the 1980s, dental implants are a popular and reliable tooth replacement option. Numerous studies show that after ten years 95% are still in place. Much of Read more
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Aug. 21, 2018.

At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more
Take Steps to Reduce Mouth Acid and Avoid Dental Erosion
posted: Aug. 11, 2018.

Your teeth’s hard, enamel coating protects them from environmental dangers or disease. But although it’s made of the hardest substance in the human body, enamel isn’t invincible — prolonged Read more

Lee V. Farkas, DDS

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