In all my studies regarding the COVID-19 virus there have been many mentions about alcohol and peroxide killing the virus.  I have been recommending to my patients that they should at least rinse once daily with an alcohol-based mouthwash just in case in might help prevent the virus.  It does tend to kill many of the bacteria that cause gum disease and can also help with bad breath.  What do we have to lose right??? Recently, a Swedish company named Enzymatica, claims that it did an in vitro study to test their mouth spray ColdZyme to see if it would …

We have spoken many times in the past about the cause and damage that occurs from having a dry mouth.  Now, in the middle of this pandemic we are seeing another problem!  As required in the State of Texas, everyone should wear a mask when out in public.  All of the research now indicates that this is playing a major role in the prevention of the spread of COVID-19.  So, what we are seeing in our practice is that many people are developing cavities and gum infections that normally have not been an issue.  But, to go along with that, …

Did your mom ever wash your mouth out with SOAP?  You probably don’t know it, but in today’s packaged foods you may be getting soap every day.  I had such a good response from my last BLOG RANT that I decided to write an article about all the EMULSIFIERS (soap) that are added to our food.  So, I am going to discuss only one of about 50 possible soap products that are added to our food and even to our toothpaste.  I seem to find this one in many things that are packaged.  It is called CARRAGEENAN.  Manufacturers often use …

For months now the CDC and doctors around the world have been talking about COMORBIDITY.  What the heck is COMORBIDITY?  It is defined as the simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions in a patient.  In reference to COVID 19, patients with a second underlying disease (such as high blood pressure, diabetes, lung disease and obesity) are more likely to contract the virus, have a much higher deterioration from COVID 19 and are much more likely to die.  According to one study, 74% of patients that died had comorbidity.  So, guess what?  A new study from a doctor in …

Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800   Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800   In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 Last Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott allowed dentists to open back up to see patients.  YEAH!  What a relief or so I thought.  We actually opened on Monday and it was really really different based on the guidelines from CDC, American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association.  We sent out emails announcing to our patients that we could finally see them to take care of all those problems and conditions that had occurred while we were closed such as broken …

BLOG #22   “I’M STUCK AT HOME AND NEED A DENTIST. ANY ADVICE?” Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S. 713-781-2800  In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D.   Cardiologist    713-791-9444 I hope this blog finds you healthy.  This pandemic is changing the way I practice  and the way we access all health care.  Dental care is No exception.  As you may know, Dentists are no longer allowed to provide regular dental care.  To some degree it changes from State to State, but many dentists are prevented from doing anything but emergency care and in some cases only life threatening procedures can be treated.  …

BLOG # 13 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800   W/ Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 The current projections for expansion of the Coronavirus in the United States are only probable due to continued insufficient worldwide data.  It is most likely to be widespread in the US by mid to late March or into April.  Based on recommendations from physician patients, friends and medical/dental societies here is what they all recommend.  These are the same precautions currently in use during our flu seasons.   1) NO HANDSHAKING! Use a fist bump, slight bow, elbow bump, etc.   2) Use …