Dr. Gina F. Delia

10/26/2015

This must be the definition of "dumb luck".

10/22/2015

It has something to do with the effects of the anesthetic. http://bit.ly/1JPtokv

Why Dental Anesthetic Has Epinephrine (Adrenaline) In It Dental Pain ControlLocal AnestheticsOral Health & HygieneMar 19, 20136 ©Diego Cervo/Shutterstock.com When you get a dental injection, your body wonders why on earth you’re allowing a sharp metal object to pe*****te your gums!  It quickly tries…

10/20/2015

Can you remember when you started to get your first adult tooth? Was it one of your front teeth?

10/16/2015

Would you let your child get an orange colored filling? What if it got him to sit quietly in the chair? http://bit.ly/1hCMNtY

Colored Fillings Fillings and InlaysPediatric DentistryFeb 1, 20133 ©Kukshinov/Shutterstock.com “Your child has a cavity.” Not many parents want to hear those words, especially if their child has dental anxiety. Last summer, I saw a three year old child who needed to have a filling on one of his upp…

10/14/2015

The first step to quitting smoking is having a plan.

10/12/2015

Do you know how much fluoride supplement is needed based on the amount in your water? http://bit.ly/1JPthp3

Fluoride Supplement Dosage Chart FluorideSep 17, 20135 ©Epicureyka/Shutterstock.com In the 1940’s, water fluoridation officially started in the United States.  While it is believed that water fluoridation does reduce tooth decay, there are many areas of the United States that don’t have fluoride add…

10/08/2015

To save you from counting your adult teeth, they feature 32 pearly whites!

10/06/2015

This is a fun image of facts about your mouth. Hope you like the share! http://bit.ly/1hlz7DU

Fun facts about your teeth, mouth, and everything dental. Great for dentists, health nuts, and even mommies. Have you ever wondered who first used the

10/02/2015

Fact: Wisdom teeth can be hidden under the soft tissue of your jaw bone. This means that they might be there, but you are unable to see them. An x-ray can reveal any hidden teeth and potential problems.

10/01/2015

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09/30/2015

Turns out, it's not your nerves that's causing your heart to flutter. http://bit.ly/1JPtsAL

Can Dental Anesthetic Really Make Your Heart Beat Faster? Oral Health & HygieneFeb 25, 201339 ©Ermolaev Alexander/Shutterstock.com Back when I was in dental school, the instructors told us to always pull back on the anesthetic syringe before injecting. By doing this, we would make sure that we weren…

09/28/2015

Japanese researches found stem cells can be harvested from wisdom teeth. This means they could be saved for potential use later in life.