With a practice that has endured for over 55 years, many people are surprised when I tell them that although I have since taken over, Dr. Poindexter Jr., my father, is still with us. While failing health no longer allows him to be active in the office, his influence is far reaching. We recently received a… [Read more…]
June 6, 2011
The patients that grace the practice are just as diverse as the city of Houston itself. Some come from our local Sunnyside community, others come from outside of Texas entirely. Today I had the pleasure of meeting a patient who fit the latter, a gentleman named Mourad Tayebi, orginally from Aligers, Africa. I’m always game… [Read more…]
December 15, 2010
I had a close family friend that died from kidney failure. It is in his memory that I am penning this blog. Piecing it all together now seems as apparent as the nose on my face.
December 8, 2010
In many ways we are bombarded by so much information that we become numb to novice ideas on how to improve our health. The link between gum disease and other systemic diseases continues to develop as researchers discover biochemical markers in and throughout the biospectum of the human body.
November 29, 2010
Dear friends, As this year comes to a close I wish to share events that might explain why I have been unable to respond to you in a timely manner.
October 15, 2010
I was watching the news this weekend as I visited with my parents. I always feel that I am truly blessed to still have the opportunity to be in their presence. A story aired about a little boy with a skin disorder called ectodermal dysplasia. In short his skin and teeth are so delicate that… [Read more…]
October 6, 2010
Many patients express extreme apprehension to dental visits, most cannot pinpoint any specific events but know they were definitely traumatized in some fashion. Reverend Johnny G. Jennings recalls exactly why dental visits always terrified him. Caroline Lewis was born July 19, 1860 and was grandmother of Rev. Jennings. Whenever Mrs. Lewis ate anything, fluid would… [Read more…]
September 16, 2010
There are many misconceptions about oral health care, dentistry , and routine procedures. While many people think they know the answers to common dental problems, most are wrong. Here is a list of dental facts to help you during your next appointment:
September 10, 2010
Dentures can be difficult. The fabrication process is not simple and wearing dentures is often uncomfortable. Because false teeth are unnatural, a thorough examination properly performed by a dentist should be the first order of business. The dentist should evaluate the amount of bone you have, the shape of the jaws, and the presence of… [Read more…]
September 10, 2010
I have observed people with tongue piercings are more prone to oral health problems. Meticulous oral hygiene needs to be performed as the tongue is the most vascular (blood and other vessels) organ in the mouth. Piercings accumulate plaque and bacteria that can cause bad breath, tongue infections and morbidity (illness). The barbell end of… [Read more…]
June 29, 2011
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