Scientific Research suggests that advanced gum disease(periodontal disease) may be linked to Diabetes, Cardiovascular Problems and Pre-Term birth.  In addition it causes bad breath and if left untreated can be a leading cause of tooth loss and does anyone really want to go around with stinky breath and/or no teeth when there is a simple solution… visiting your dentist on a regular basis. The early stage of gum disease is gingivitis which affects a majority of all adult Americans at some point in their lives, and most aren’t even aware of it. Gingivitis, while common, may progress to a more serious condition, periodontal disease.  Yes it’s a … Continue reading →

What if just 10 minutes of exercise a day could better your mood, give you more energy, improved confidence, increase motivation, and even increase agility? Well, studies have found exactly that to be true! With such a stressful economic climate today, we are valuing our quality of life much more. It is important to only stay healthy but feel as good as possible in order to be able to face life’s daily tasks and curve balls. Findings from the Archives of Internal Medicine outline the results of study where 430 sedentary postmenopausal women which were divided into 4 groups: non-exercisers, … Continue reading →

  Dominic is Dr. Thompson’s nephew who is in 7th grade at Big Walnut Middle School.  Today was shadow day so Dominic came to see what a dentist does all day.  Dominic likes to practice basketball, play the “Skate” video game on Xbox 360, and listen to music from Disturbed, Blur, SlipKnot, and SoulFly. Dominic thought the coolest part of shadow day was watching Dr. Thompson “fix the metal rod in the patient’s gum”. (aka adjust a dental implant)  Dominic also took some photos around the office, chose the song and created the video at the top of the post. As Part … Continue reading →

For most of our patients we recommend that you visit your dentist once every six months. However, you may need to visit him/her sooner if you notice any problems with your teeth. Today we will discuss symptoms and signs of dental problems that indicate that you need professional help at once. You have pain in the teeth and gums.  Your gums have become red and/or swollen. Your gums bleed when you brush. You should not stop brushing if you find blood in your gums. Your dentist will diagnose the problem and treat you. You have a bad taste in the mouth. You have … Continue reading →

Ok.  I am a big believer in flossing your teeth but would a text message on your cell phone at 7:15 AM every morning help the non-believers or the flossing forgetters?  Well, the technology is available and to think I found the website via a twitter post…. and I’m still trying to figure out that Twitter.com thing. Well…. here is the link to Have you flossed today?  Check it out and spread the flossing word.  Flossing is Good!

As some of you may know I enjoy trying new wines and also surfing the Internet for Information.  My staff can attest that there are certain times throughout the year where there seems to be an abundance of wine cases being delivered to the office.  (we are extra generous to the UPS guy and FedEx delivery people around the holidays)  Although I support many of the local wine shops here in Grandview I also came across an article in the Wall Street Journal that highlighted some of the better places to research and buy wine on the Internet. For a extremely … Continue reading →

Well  I had a great time in Steamboat and the Spring skiing was great!  But now, on to more important topics.  What did my staff members do with the $100 bills I gave them on Tuesday(see 4/7/09 blog post) before I left? Many of the staff members treated themselves to a fresh spring hair salon experience, while others got a pedicure with girlfriends, some bought new outfits and purses, and one even splurged on a pinky ring they had been looking at for a while.  All in all it was a very fun treat for my staff and for me although women spend … Continue reading →

What Makes a Root Canal Necessary? The following are the most common factors contributing to a need for root canal treatment: Trauma, such as a physical blow to a tooth or the constant striking of a tooth in the opposite jaw that traumatizes the tooth Physical irritation caused by a deep decay or a very large filling Severe gum disease If a cavity forms and is allowed to go untreated for too long, it can penetrate to the root pulp where an infection can occur causing the need for a root canal. Regardless of the initial cause, the tooth pulp … Continue reading →

Ok…. if I have your attention let me explain more about the Golden Hobby Shop in German Village, 630 S. 3rd Street.  It’s operated by the Columbus Recreation and Parks department as a non-profit consignment shop for senior citizens’ handcrafted items. Now, I have no need for American Girl stuff but I was there with several “mom authorities” and they have lots of cute outfits for more than 1/2 the price of the American Girl store and they also have wooden desks, tables, and beds upstairs for the dolls. They are having an American Girl Fashion show April 26th and May … Continue reading →

None.  No matter what the marketing says, the so called whitening tooth pastes do not effectively whiten your teeth. Why Not?  Because your teeth get whiter based on how long the whitening active ingredient stays on your teeth.  How long is the whitening toothpaste on your teeth before you rinse it off? Maybe 2 minutes and that isn’t long enough for any whitening ingredient to whiten your teeth. Nowadays most toothpastes say they are whitening toothpastes but don’t think you teeth are going to get whiter using them.  Use them for the taste/flavor and the cavity fighting properties and speak to … Continue reading →