Dr. Christopher Szydelko
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3 Things Your Dentist Recommends You do if You Have Shingles
posted: Mar. 28, 2018.
It may begin as an itching or burning feeling on your skin, followed by numbness or sensitivity to touch. But then you develop a painful red rash that forms Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
That Painful, Irritating Feeling Could be Burning Mouth Syndrome
posted: Mar. 13, 2018.
For some time now you've noticed a painful, burning sensation in your mouth for no apparent reason. It doesn't matter what you eat or drink — or whether you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Feb. 26, 2018.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
To Fight Tooth Decay Reduce "BAD" factors, Promote "SAFE" Ones
posted: Feb. 18, 2018.
Humanity has been waging war against tooth decay for millennia — with this relentless opponent often getting the better of us. Over the last century, however, significant treatment advances have Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why the Ointment You're Using Could be Making Your Facial Rash Worse
posted: Feb. 03, 2018.
The red, scaly rash suddenly appearing on your face doesn’t cause you much physical discomfort, but it’s still embarrassing. And to make matters worse treating it as you would Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Before we Extract That Problem Tooth, Let's Consider Saving it
posted: Jan. 19, 2018.
Even though an implant is now as close to life-like as modern dentistry can produce, it won’t surpass the function of your own natural tooth. That’s not to say Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: Jan. 04, 2018.
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating TMD Like Other Joint-Related Problems
posted: Dec. 20, 2017.
After ruling out other causes for your jaw pain, your doctor or dentist has made a diagnosis: a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). With TMD, your pain symptoms and other Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Lessen the Effects of Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Dec. 05, 2017.
If you were asked to identify the number one mouth problem affecting dental health, what would you name? Toothaches? Poor hygiene? Jaw joint issues? Believe it or not, the top Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cleaning Around Implants Crucial to Protecting Them from Loss
posted: Nov. 20, 2017.
Unlike the natural tooth it replaces, a dental implant is impervious to decay. But don’t think that means you can relax your oral hygiene habits — even though the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Nov. 12, 2017.
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
5 Ways to Make Your Smile More Confident and Inviting
posted: Oct. 28, 2017.
One of the most important aspects of social interaction is smiling, showing others we’re confident and outgoing. Â Many people, though, are hesitant to use this important social skill because Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How
posted: Oct. 13, 2017.
The next time you visit your dentist you might see an item quite different from the other dental instruments and equipment in the office: a blood pressure cuff. Checking Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Crowns can now be made In-Office with the CAD/CAM System
posted: Sep. 28, 2017.
The traditional way to restore a tooth with an artificial crown takes several weeks and multiple office visits: from tooth preparation and impression molding to crown production by a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Sep. 13, 2017.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Facts About Those Amazing Wonders Called Teeth
posted: Aug. 29, 2017.
Each part of the human body is an intricate wonder. Take your teeth, for example: they’re so woven into everyday life we don’t notice them, yet they each work Read moreCategory: Oral Health