The Family Dentist http://health.yahoo.net/feeds/experts/thefamilydentist?blog=thefamilydentist The Family Dentist en-us Copyright (c) 2012 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved. en-us Copyright (c) 2012 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved. The Dangerous Ingredient in Denture Cream http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/dangerous-ingredient-denture-cream Wearing dentures could be dangerous for your health according to recent studies. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:06:31 GMT http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/dangerous-ingredient-denture-cream Mark Burhenne, DDS 2011-04-14T05:06:31Z A Natural Salt Substitute, Courtesy of Your Teeth http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/natural-salt-substitute-courtesy-your-teeth First we hear that chocolate compounds will be appearing in toothpaste. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:33:59 GMT http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/natural-salt-substitute-courtesy-your-teeth Mark Burhenne, DDS 2011-04-07T04:33:59Z How Long Should You Wear Your Retainer? http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/how-long-should-you-wear-your-retainer For how long do I have to wear my retainers? It’s the age-old question. For an eternity, of course! But let me change your perspective on that bleak outlook. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:29:09 GMT http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/how-long-should-you-wear-your-retainer Mark Burhenne, DDS 2011-03-31T19:29:09Z How Long Should You Wear Your Retainer? http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/how-long-should-wear-retainer For how long do I have to wear my retainers? It’s the age-old question. For an eternity, of course! But let me change your perspective on that bleak outlook. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:29:09 GMT http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/how-long-should-wear-retainer Mark Burhenne, DDS 2011-03-31T19:29:09Z The Risks of DIY Dentistry http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/risks-diy-dentistry The lore of do-it-yourself home dentistry used to involve a string wrapped around a tooth on one end, and to a door knob on the other. Swing the door closed, and voila, you saved your self a trip Sat, 26 Mar 2011 05:21:52 GMT http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/risks-diy-dentistry Mark Burhenne, DDS 2011-03-26T05:21:52Z Where is the Long Overdue Cavity Vaccine? http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/where-long-overdue-cavity-vaccine When I see a child with a cavity, I right away tell the parent that the child has "strep tooth". I say this partly for effect, as many patients don’t appreciate the seriousness of a cavity. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 06:46:32 GMT http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/where-long-overdue-cavity-vaccine Mark Burhenne, DDS 2011-03-19T06:46:32Z The New Leading Cause of Oral Cancer http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/new-leading-cause-oral-cancer Can you die from performing or receiving oral sex? As shocking as this question sounds, it's a question that we all need to ask. And the answer, as usual, is a complicated one.  Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:55:15 GMT http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/new-leading-cause-oral-cancer Mark Burhenne, DDS 2011-03-08T17:55:15Z Chocolate: A Superfood for Teeth http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/chocolate-superfood-teeth A dentist recommending CHOCOLATE? Yes, that’s right, you read correctly. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:49:16 GMT http://health.yahoo.net/experts/thefamilydentist/chocolate-superfood-teeth Mark Burhenne, DDS 2011-03-02T00:49:16Z