Have you seen "wicked"?

HAVE YOU SEEN “WICKED”

What a great show!!. I have seen this Broadway production twice here in Cincinnati. This year’s production was absolutely spectacular. Wicked is based on the book “Wicked”, by . It is the prequel to the Wizard of Oz. It takes us, musically, from that period of time when Glinda, the Good, meets Elphaba- the green “wicked witch of the west”- when they start out at as roommates in college. It is before they have become the characters in the famous wizard of Oz story. The music and dance is wonderful, the lead actresses have fabulous voices and the staging is unbelievable. I highly recommend it.—5 out of 5 molars.

A new world of prevention

Would it make sense to you if I, as your dental spiritual advisor (as if there were such a thing) , suggested that we could tailor a preventive oral health home care regimen to specifically fit your needs. It would be based on a quick evaluation of your susceptibility to dental disease. For example, if you were 30 years old, have never had a cavity, and your gums were 100% healthy, I might suggest brushing 2x per day and flossing one time per day and that is all. It might even be reasonable to have a check up twice per year and x rays every 1.5 years. However, if you were 25 years old, have had numerous fillings and have a new cavity—we might suggest xrays 2x per year, fluoride varnish 2-3 times per year, use of an electric toothbrush, daily rinsing with Crest pro – health mouthrinse, and daily flossing. Use of a high fluoride toothpaste like prevident might also be recommended.

These types of analyses and recommendations are becoming common in the dental profession. It is part of a movement toward “evidence based” dentistry and customized preventive regimens to help adults and children prevent the onset and perpetuation of dental disease – decay and periodontal disease.

Please ask me about an appropriate personalized preventive program for you , your friends and family members.