Andrew Frangella

Are Dental Amalgams Dangerous?

April 8, 2013

Are dental amalgams dangerous? Recently, it was brought to my attention that a popular daytime television show, Dr. Oz, brought up the safety of dental amalgams in the mouth. This is a topic that has been under speculation by the general public for many years and is the source of many questions from our patient [...]

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TMJ and Facial Pain

January 28, 2013

This time of the year is tough, the holidays are over, flu season is in full effect and tax season is looming. This means stress, and one thing that I’ve found in dentistry is that along with stress we often get TMJ and facial pain. How do we discern between run of the mill stressed [...]

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Dental Discounts: What is a Good Deal Worth?

January 17, 2013

I get a lot of questions about how much dental work should cost and if its appropriate to use a dental coupon, Groupon or discount.  Dental discounts are indeed a touchy subject and seldom addressed. Amongst the dental world there is a lot of controversy about dental advertising and discounts, some consider dentistry a business [...]

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Amalgam vs. Resin Fillings; What is the Real Difference?

January 14, 2013

Over the years there has been a lot of discussion over Amalgam vs. Resin fillings and what is the best type of filling to place in a cavity. There have also been discussions regarding health concerns associated with the type of filling material used. What exactly is the real difference between amalgam or silver fillings [...]

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Can I Use a Waterpik instead of Floss?

November 20, 2012

If you are a follower of our blog or if you’ve had your teeth cleaned any time within the past ten years you’ve been told that flossing is incredibly important for dental and periodontal health. A common question about flossing that I receive is: Are there alternatives to traditional floss? And, can I use a [...]

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My Dentist Makes Me Throw Up… Dentistry and Gag Reflex

October 1, 2012

It’s the same scenario, you get to the dentist, sit in the chair and try and remain calm. But, as you look around at the various instruments all you can think is how each of them makes you want to throw up… literally. This brings me to today’s post: Dentistry and Gag Reflex. In dentistry [...]

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Painkiller Abuse: Who is Responsible?

August 1, 2012

With the increase in painkiller abuse in America there is a lot of speculation as to who is responsible for this epidemic? Is it the patient with the addiction or is it the ease of legal access to these drugs? This has always been a tough subject for health care professionals, especially those in the [...]

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What Is The Cost Of A Dental Implant?

July 22, 2012

There are a few questions that I think need to be answered: What is the cost of a dental implant? Why is there such a variation in fees for dental implants? Are the advertisements I see for $499 dental implants too good to be true? When trying to figure out what the appropriate fee for [...]

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Nutrition and Dental Health: Vegetarians, What you need to maintain a healthy mouth.

June 14, 2012

With studies coming out everyday linking how important a healthy lifestyle is its no surprise to see changes in the diet choices of the general population. Besides overall health nutrition and dental health is also an important subject that many are not aware of. Vegetarians; whether lacto-vegetarians, ova-vegetarians, semi-vegetarians or vegans; as well as people [...]

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Am I Grinding My Teeth At Night?

May 24, 2012

Chronic teeth grinding or Bruxism is a condition that many people suffer from but are mostly unaware of.  Bruxism can occur during the day or night but for most people occurs at night. This habit can cause significant damage to the teeth and cause discomfort to the structures that hold your jaw and TMJ in [...]

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