Useful Resources for Dental Patients
Here are some great resources for any questions you have about dentistry and your oral health.
Did You Know That Gum Disease Treatment Can Help You Save on Healthcare Costs?
Bakersfield, CA – Most people only consider teeth when they think of their dentist. That’s easy to understand. After all, the dentist cleans and polishes your teeth and checks for cavities during most typical visits. And, dentists like Dr. Frank regularly perform procedures like creative smile design, where your teeth are shaped into the ideal position and alignment, and restorative dentistry, where implants are often used to replace…Continue reading…
Smokers, You May Be Harming Your Oral (and Overall) Health
Bakersfield, CA – Smokers claim that cigarettes give them a sense of calm, but all those butts may be bad for one’s oral health. This should come as no surprise. For years, we’ve been told that smoking is harmful to our health. Not only does smoking increase the chances of suffering from a stroke or heart attack, not to mention lung cancer and premature births and birth defects,…Continue reading…
The Growing Link Between Periodontal Disease and Bad Breath
Bakersfield, CA– With links between gum health and overall well-being growing all the time, words like periodontal disease and gingivitis are often used. Are they interchangeable? And what’s their relationship to the bad breath that plagues so many people? Bakersfield cosmetic dentist Dr. Thomas Frank helps clarify. “To many people, these terms may sound the same –and they’re certainly related—but there are some differences.” Gingivitis Gingivitis is the…Continue reading…
Getting a Second Opinion for Custom Dental Treatments
Bakersfield, CA– Undergoing a cosmetic dental treatment is a big commitment. Perhaps you spent a lot of time shopping around online for the perfect person for the task. But how do you know you’re getting the best value for your money? How do you know the dentist will provide you with exactly what you want? In times of uncertainty, a second opinion can go a long way in…Continue reading…
Dentists Using Salivary DNA Tests for Periodontal Infections
Bakersfield, CA– With modern-day medical research and technology, links between oral and overall health are well established. More and more studies are emerging that connect cardiovascular disease to bacteria living in the mouth. While many people realize the risk gum disease poses to their bodies, they may not realize just how prevalent this condition is. Periodontal Disease A chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, periodontitis can lead to…Continue reading…
The Importance of Early Detection When Diagnosing Oral Cancer
Bakersfield, CA – Did you know that every hour an American dies from oral cancer? This high mortality rate is primarily due to a late diagnosis. Once oral cancer has reached Stage III or Stage IV, the probability of successful treatment drops significantly. On top of that, 40% patients with oral cancer did not have any of the traditional risk factors. The number of patients being diagnosed with…Continue reading…
10 Ways to Transform Your Smile in 2017 According to Bakersfield Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Frank
Bakersfield, CA – We are born with our smiles, good or bad, but it doesn’t have to be that way. These days there are a number of smile-transforming options that can help anyone feel better about the smiles they are forced to show off to the world. Bakersfield dentist Dr. Thomas Frank knows all too well the negative impact that can be caused when one doesn’t like his…Continue reading…
Are You One of the Millions Suffering from Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders?
Bakersfield, CA – When was the last time you had a good night’s sleep? You put your head down on the pillow, fell asleep quickly, and woke up come morning feeling like a brand new person. If you’re one of the millions suffering from one or more sleep-related breathing disorders, your time in bed may not be so peaceful. What Are Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders? Plainly stated, a sleep-related…Continue reading…
How to Change Your Life with Unique and Creative Smile Design
Bakersfield, CA – Bakersfield Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Thomas Frank’s tagline is “You can change your life with a smile.” While the smile design expert certainly means it, he emphasizes that not just any smile will do. Dr. Frank says that when new patients inquire about receiving a new beautiful smile, they usually have a friend who underwent smile design and ended up with “Chiclet” teeth. This tends to…Continue reading…
Bakersfield Dentist Dr. Frank and Donna Frank Attended 2016 Annual AAOSH Meeting on Inflammation
Bakersfield, CA – Dr. Thomas Frank DDS is the only Bakersfield dentist who is a member of The Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), a scientific organization comprised of healthcare professionals across medicine and dentistry. AAOSH dentists show a general interest in patients’ health and well-being, and pay special attention to ways in which the health of the mouth contributes to overall general health. Members of the organization…Continue reading…