H Lee Adamo DDS

Dentist's Advice: Stop Flossing!

Share on<br>Yep, you read that right: I’m a dentist and I’m suggesting that you throw away your floss.<br>When I first advise my patients to stop flossing, they usually look at me like I’m crazy—it's been ingrained in their minds that flossing is essential to their health. Unfortunately, most dentists’ advice around flossing is misguided.<br>As you well know, an inordinate amount of food gets stuck between our teeth after meals. Traditionally, we've been taught to use a thin, waxy string to…

Should you floss before or after you brush your teeth?

It's not a question of if you should floss, but a matter of when. And correctly timing the daily habit can have a major impact on your dental health—here's what the experts have to say in SELF's March issue.

What Is an Oral Surgeon?

Oral surgeons, who receive both dental and medical degrees, extract teeth, place dental implants, repair cleft palates, perform cosmetic surgery, and more.

Seven Ways to Ruin Cosmetic Dentistry Work

Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of medicine that is quite trending these days, and people are becoming more and more conscious of the fact that good oral health is important. However, after you have gone through a treatment such as dental implants or cosmetic veneers you need to protect your teeth from hazards.

Do DIY Teeth Whitening Methods Really Work?

Some "natural" ways of whitening teeth, such as brushing them with a strawberry and baking-soda mixture, do not actually whiten teeth, and may even weaken them, new research finds.

What are Dental Veneers, and When are They Used?

Strikingly-white, straight, perfect teeth. It’s something we all want – and especially so during our teen years. Whitening kits and toothpastes can help, and sneak-arounds like sipping coffee and soda through a straw can also aid the cause. But what do you do when one of your kid’s teeth gets cracked or chipped – or is genetically off-color or misshapen? Dental veneers may be the answer<br>What is a Veneer?<br>A "veneer" is a wafer-thin layer of material molded to the surface of…

Oral Surgeon or Dentist: Which One Is Needed?

Routine care generally calls for a dentist appointment, more challenging issues typically require the expertise of an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

Ask Your TMJ Surgeon These Important Questions

A qualified TMJ surgeon can restore your jaw function and mobility, and dispatch the pain that this condition often causes.

Oral Surgeon: When Do You Need One?

An oral surgeon is a dentist specialist who is trained to handle dental implants, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, facial pain, and restorative sur

These 5 Drinks Cause the Worst Teeth Stains, Dental Surgeon Says

This expert, who specializes in whitening, explains the science for why they stain—and shares clever tips so you can keep enjoying them.

What’s the Difference Between an Oral Surgeon and a Dentist?

Should you see a dentist or an oral surgeon for your issue? Learn more about the similarities and differences between the two types of providers.

Do you need a dentist or oral surgeon for tooth extraction?

When it comes to extractions, we often get asked “do I need a dentist or oral surgeon?” A tooth extraction is nothing to take lightly, so it’s important to choose the right provider for your situation, especially if it’s an emergency procedure. Both dentists and oral surgeons can perform extractions, so how do you know which …

Does Your Oral Surgeon Need to Know Your HIV Status?

If you are HIV-positive, you should tell your oral surgeon and other dental professionals in order to receive the best care.

Is a cosmetic surgeon a plastic surgeon?

When a patient begins a search to find a plastic surgeon, one of the most common things he or she is not aware of is that there is a difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon. Cosmetic surgery is performed by many physicians, and unfortunately, some are not under the guidance of a properly credentialed board.

Sedation dentistry: Is it really possible to relax in the oral surgeon's chair?

Sedation dentistry: Is it really possible to relax in the oral surgeon's chair?

A Handless Surgeon?

What Makes Surgeons Different

Explore the major difference between surgeons and doctors.

How to choose a surgeon for fat transfer

What to look for from a cosmetic surgeon when considering fat transfer<br>Are you considering fat transfer procedures to re-contour and reshape your body? If so, you’re one of the growing number of patients turning to this form of body shaping surgery in the UK.At the start of the year, Mr Gary Ro

Why this mother is still a surgeon

She hopes to teach him that it is a noble thing to work, and to work well and to work with gratitude.

Tips for choosing a facelift surgeon

A facelift can restore the contours of your face, take years off of your appearance and nicely complement other cosmetic procedures you may be considering.