Twitter Tweets Twist Truth

Social networking sites, such as Twitter, can be beneficial. In one instance, an Oregon police department posted a Twitter alert about a lost Alzheimer patient. Tweeters' lightening fast tweets assisted police in immediately locating the patient.


We have read that Twitter has been used to hawk unused medicines or to find someone who is willing to give up their unused medicine. Tweeters also give medical advice even though they are not healthcare professionals.

Technology can provide faster ways to deliver information; however, it will never replace knowledgeable healthcare professionals.

For example, we might prescribe a medication to help you resolve a dental condition. Even though we instruct you to take all of the medication, you might be tempted to stop the medication as soon as you feel better. What will you do with the leftovers?


Sometimes, well-meaning people will offer their unused medications to others not realizing they might be putting that person in danger. If you are considering giving your unused prescription to someone else, don’t. A medication is not one size fits all. It was prescribed based on your specific condition, other medications, age and weight, for example.

You always need to be on guard against potentially harmful "advice." Please, ask us about dental medication "advice" no matter where you get it—through mobile technology, the Internet or your local coffee shop.
We have many years of education and experience, and we constantly update our knowledge and skills, just to protect you.

Houston dentist
Minh Nguyen, D.D.S.