September 20, 2006

Hey Everyone!

 Keep your eyes out for a new, exciting dental product called "Agent" by Listerine. It is a terrific mouthrinse to disclose plaque on kids teeth. We use it in my home to find out where my son Eric "forgot" to brush... it stains the plaque a bright blue that can't be missed. All you have to do is brush until the blue is gone and you can rest assured that the teeth are clean!

Listerine "Agent" comes in Cool Mint Blue and Bubblegum Red. It costs about $4.95 a bottle which will last several months

September 18, 2006

I have been complaining for years about a local anesthetic on the market which has the potential to cause persistent (even permanent) numbness. My reports to the FDA have gone unanswered until now.. The medication is called "Septocaine" (also known as Articaine). Although it has been on the market for years, the manufacturer denies knowledge of such a complication. Today I received a notice that my suspicions were correct and that the incidence of persistent numbness is more than ten times that of any other anesthetic. We do still use the medicine in specific instances and have had no cases of delayed recovery when used judiciously.

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