They say your mouth is the window to your overall health, and with a mountain of evidence linking your oral health to other health conditions, it’s hard not to agree. Oral health has been linked to several chronic health conditions,…
Your saliva is truly incredible! Not only does it protect your oral health, but according to a recent article from Medical News Today, it can now be used to help identify and track the progress of certain cancers. A team…
With all the negative press that soda has been getting, many people are trying to cut their consumption and have found a healthy alternative in seltzer water. With all the flavor and fizz as a Coke, but without all the…
Happy February! In addition to celebrating your loved ones this month for Valentine’s day, I’d also like to share another important occasion. This month marks the 75th anniversary of National Children’s Dental Health Month. Started in Cleveland, Ohio as a…
One of the most commonly cited reasons for avoiding the dentist is fear of associated pain, especially from needles. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from anxiety because of this, I have great news for you!…
***UPDATED: December 21, 2016*** Scientists working with dental stem cells at Tufts University have recently had an incredible breakthrough. Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) have shown that using collagen-based biomaterial to deliver stem cells inside damaged…
There are many risk factors for developing dental caries, or cavities. Everyone who has teeth is actually at risk for developing tooth decay, but some circumstances can make an individual more susceptible. Common factors include the regular consumption of acidic…
Dental implants are one of the most successful, effective methods of tooth replacement. And while success rates have been reported as high as 98%, dental implant failure is still an issue that some have to face. In most cases, it’s…
***UPDATED: March 23, 2017*** Researchers have discovered that consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks has dropped an average of 7.6% in the first 2 years of Mexico’s tax. The beverage industry initially claimed that the effect of the tax declined after the…
Did you know that your smile is the first thing that someone notices when they meet you? Don’t worry if you’re not completely happy with this important attribute though, because improving your smile can be as simple as a quick…
