At one time or another, many of us will experience the difficulty of losing a permanent tooth. Whether it’s due to severe tooth decay, gum disease, a failed root canal or an unfortunate accident, the loss of a tooth can…
As the relationship between oral and overall health is put in the spotlight more and more, people are starting to recognize how important it is to practice a good oral hygiene routine on a regular basis. Visiting your dentist is…
Can you believe it’s already the middle of November? The holiday season is quickly approaching, and if you’re anything like me, your mind is constantly running through a never-ending to do list. Shopping lists, gift ideas, decorating needs, and social…
Have you heard of water pipe smoking? Commonly referred to as a hookah, smoking tobacco from a water pipe is a growing trend in the United States with 2.3 million Americans partaking in pipe smoking. According to a recent article…
Have you heard the news? According to a prominent dental source (and several media outlets subsequently), the benefits of flossing may have been grossly exaggerated, and apparently it isn’t as necessary as some believe. A review in the Journal of…
Obesity is possibly the largest health concern facing the United States, and dozens of American health advocates recently met to discuss a plan to attack the issue. According to a recent Medscape article, representatives from 35 medical organizations, including nonprofit…
Osteoporosis is a health concern that many older men and women face, and researchers have found that it can have a significant effect on your oral health. Osteoporosis can affect any bone in the body, causing it to lose density…
Studies have shown that the one attribute that makes the strongest impression upon meeting someone new is the smile. That means that a less than dazzling grin could hinder you from putting your best foot forward in social and professional…
***UPDATED: January 29, 2016*** According to a recent Medscape article, 70% of adults visit the dentist each year, while only 20% of them visit a medical provider in the same time frame. This gives dentists a unique opportunity to identify…
Most people know what a dental cavity is. It is a tiny, annoying hole in your tooth that requires you to go to the dreaded dentist to have it painfully filled, right? While this might be your understanding, there’s a…
