The Richards Frankel Dentistry Blog

For patients who have weak teeth and a great deal of tooth decay, it’s worthwhile to consider a dental crown. They repair worn-down, unhealthy teeth and serve as a great replacement once natural teeth have reached the point of no return. While they solve several dental problems, they are not always a permanent solution. Unfortunately, […]

Some people ask me how, especially after the pandemic, I stay motivated. In addition to my drive for excellence, there are a few things that make my job as a family and cosmetic dentist exciting each and every day. These things help me wake up with the energy and drive to do what I do, […]

  The News 5 Cleveland team recently visited us to talk about our approach to whole-health dentistry and what we are doing differently to address the opioid crisis in Northeast Ohio. “Dentistry, traditionally, focused just on the oral cavity and whether or not a patient had periodontal disease or cavities,” I explained to reporter Corrina Pysa. “But now, […]

Activated charcoal is a beauty and health trend ingredient that has found its way into everything from ice cream to toothpaste. My brother, who lives in Brooklyn, has been brushing his teeth with powdered activated charcoal. As an effective ingredient in oral care, I have my doubts. The Journal of the American Dental Association recently […]

Did you know 20% of adults suffer from sleep-disordered breathing (and 90% go undiagnosed)? Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to headaches, acid reflux, jaw joint pain and depression & anxiety. It can also damage the oral cavity via nighttime teeth grinding, clenching and mouth breathing. Sleep dentistry is a growing field and comprehensive dentists now […]

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Xylitol. It’s time that you began ADDING this sugar to your diet. What is xylitol? Xylitol is a natural sugar; it is even made by the human body when it metabolizes ingested carbohydrates. Xylitol can be used as a sugar substitute ( a cane sugar substitute). It is safe for diabetics, as it has a low […]

Don’t let Halloween treats play tricks on your teeth. While all that mouth-watering candy is delightful to the taste buds, it’s important to have a post-Halloween plan to keep your pearly whites in tip-top shape. Sugar is not only food for our bodies, it’s food for the bacteria in our mouth that cause cavities. Before […]

Have you or your children skipped the dentist all summer? It’s time to get back on track before school starts! August has arrived, and here is a little motivation to make Richards Frankel Dentistry a priority this month: Come experience Richards Frankel Dentistry: This coupon entitles you and any family members to a complimentary new […]

In the fifth segment of our video series “From the Dentist’s Mouth,” Dr. Frankel explains the importance of adult dental care. [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ty3doXoa_g” pex_attr_width=”600″][/pexyoutube]