Lasers in Dentistry When lasers were invented in the 1960s, innovators around the world began dreaming up different ways they could use the technology to improve our way of life. Now, almost six decades later, scientists could be on the…
Denture Use A new study out of King’s College London has found that losing teeth and wearing dentures can increase the risk of malnutrition, according to a recent Medscape article. Individuals in this situation may have a reduced ability to…
Gum Disease and Cancer A recent study, published in the Journal of Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, has discovered that women who suffer from gum disease are up to three times more likely to develop breast cancer. According to an…
The High Cost of Dental Care One of the most cited reasons for not visiting the dentist, or receiving dental treatment, is cost. Repairing a chipped tooth or having a crown placed on a severely decayed tooth can cost a…
The holidays are upon us, and with them come a host of temptations that have the potential to derail our oral health. Many people make an effort to avoid the typical holiday weight gain, but with so much evidence connecting…
Have you ever had a toothache that caused blinding pain? If so, you’re not alone. According to researchers at Duke University, people consistently rate pain in the head, face, eyeballs, ears and teeth as more disruptive and emotionally draining than…
If you’re like me, you’re shocked that Thanksgiving is next week. Wasn’t Halloween like three days ago? We just got over the sugar-rush in my household, and now The Feast of the year is staring us down. Don’t get me…
When asked what they dislike most about their smile, many adults are quick to respond about discoloration. According to statistics, the teeth whitening industry brings in a staggering $11 billion annually, showing just how much people wish to improve the…
National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated every November in an effort to recognize and honor those who care for family members across the county, as well as raise awareness of the issues that accompany this great responsibility. There are approximately…
Did you know that more than 30 million adults in the United States have diabetes, and 1 out of 4 of them don’t even know it yet? The risk of death for adults with diabetes is actually 50% higher than…
