The foods you eat play a major role in the health of your teeth and mouth. The following list of 8 foods do the most damage to your teeth, so read on and find out which foods you should avoid as often as possible. Once you know which foods to be cautious of, you’ll have…
The New York Times posted an interesting article this week that we thought was worth sharing. Titled “The Dangers of Eating Late at Night,” the article explained how acid reflux is often caused by a bad diet. As many as 40% of Americans suffer from acid reflux, with varying symptoms from heartburn and indigestion to…
According to recent studies, America’s favorite vices might actually lead to an increased risk of oral HPV. Oral HPV type 16 is a common strain of HPV that causes 90% of oropharyngeal (throat) cancers. According to a recent study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, study subjects with higher levels of biomarkers…
The Patient Experience at Forte Implant Center [VIDEO] We’ve built Forte Implant Center from the ground up with the specific goal of creating the best possible dental implant experience. Since we’ve got an in-house lab, our patients don’t have to hop from one office to another – everything is done here at our office. Dr….
Dr. Fitzgerald was named by his peers to the 2013 Super Dentists® list in Texas Monthly. The list is limited to the top 10 percent of dentists in the state and allows health care consumers to find a dentist who is one “of the best and brightest in their field.” In order to find the…
When babies are teething, they can have symptoms including swollen gums, difficulty sleeping and turning away food. In an attempt to relieve the pain, some parents might apply lidocaine to their babies’ gums, but the FDA recently recommended against using the oral anesthetic because of its potentially harmful effects. What is Lidocaine and what are its…
For the past month, the world has had its eyes fixated on the World Cup. We’ve watched teams from countries all over the world compete for the championship, and we’ve also celebrated the different things each country brings to the world community. With the World Cup wrapping up, we’re taking a look at how modern…
Dentists typically recommend brushing your teeth twice daily and flossing at least once, but sometimes even the most orally diligent of people can’t keep their teeth looking flawless. Teeth can become discolored for many reasons, including too much coffee or wine, or naturally grow out of alignment. There are many options to help your smile…
Over the past few months, we have been going through some rebranding. You may have noticed it on our website, our emails, Facebook page, etc., but if not – our office is now known as the Forte Implant Center. For some of Dr. Fitzgerald’s longtime patients, this change can be a little confusing if not…
Denture Maintenance Many dental implant patients assume that they no longer have to take care of their teeth, but nothing could be further from the truth.