Dr. Christopher Szydelko
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Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
posted: Feb. 17, 2019.
When your mouth is dry, you know it: that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when you first wake up or when you're thirsty. Fortunately, it usually goes away after you eat Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Living with HIV includes Keeping a Close Watch on Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 07, 2019.
We’ve come a long way since the early 1980s when we first identified the HIV virus. Although approximately 35 million people worldwide (including a million Americans) now have the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Boost Your Jawbone Health
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.
People have depended on dentures for generations—and they still do. That's because they work, both in restoring dental function and a smile marred by missing teeth. But they have one Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Mouthguards Found to be Effective in Preventing Teeth and Mouth Injuries
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.
Athletes in contact sports are at significant risk for traumatic injury to their teeth and mouth. It’s estimated 600,000 emergency room visits each year involve a sports-related dental injury. Athletic Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.
If you’ve ever heard your dentist or hygienist talk about “calculus,” they’re not referring to a higher branch of mathematics. The calculus on your teeth is something altogether different. Calculus, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Dec. 19, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
There's a Lot of Effort Behind the Scenes to Making Dentures Work for You
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.
For centuries, people who've lost all their teeth have worn dentures. Although materials in today's dentures are more durable and attractive than those in past generations, the basic design Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Handle 3 Common Injuries to Your Child's Mouth
posted: Nov. 29, 2018.
Once they learn to walk, there's no stopping most children. Sometimes it can be a little jarring, as when you discover your toddler on top of the kitchen counter Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Certain People may Benefit from Antibiotics Before Implant Surgery
posted: Nov. 19, 2018.
Dental implants are considered today’s premier method for restoring missing teeth. Obtaining an implant, though, is often a long process and the implants themselves must be surgically placed within Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Nov. 09, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Metal Dental Amalgam: Still a Safe and Effective Tooth Filling
posted: Oct. 30, 2018.
With all the new tooth-colored fillings for cavities, it's easy to overlook metal amalgam. While this mainstay of dental care for over a century might not be as attractive Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Stains from Within a Tooth Require Professional Whitening
posted: Oct. 20, 2018.
Whether performed in a dental office or using a home kit, teeth whitening applications are quite effective for bleaching exterior (extrinsic) stains on enamel surfaces. But what if your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
posted: Oct. 10, 2018.
Along with thumb sucking, childhood teeth grinding is one of the top concerns anxious parents bring to their dentists. It’s so prevalent, though, many providers consider it normal behavior—the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Sep. 30, 2018.
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
posted: Sep. 20, 2018.
The “magic” behind a dental implant’s durability is the special affinity its imbedded titanium post has with bone. Over time bone grows and attaches to the titanium surface to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures