If you know how to properly care for your oral health, then you know that you’re supposed to brush twice a day (for at least two minutes), floss regularly and visit your dentist bi-annually. Simple, right? Unfortunately, the majority of…
The first day of summer is right around the corner which means that wedding season is in full swing. There are several times in your life that you want to look your best, and the day that you exchange your…
Tooth loss is a reality for many people, especially postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Women who are concerned with their appearance already struggle after menopause with weight gain, hair loss, an increase in facial hair and other disturbing side effects. Missing…
A new study conducted by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed a startling number of adults, age 30 and older, suffering from periodontitis. Even more, they concluded that certain ethnic groups in our country are…
Last week, the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) joined forces with Colgate-Palmolive once again for their annual Oral Health Month campaign. Kick-off events took place on June 2, with a special launch event at Los Angeles’s Plaza Mexico. In addition to…
Startling new statistics have confirmed what cosmetic dentists around the world already knew: many people are unhappy with their smiles. According to a recent article from Dentistry Today, more than a quarter of participants claimed that they didn’t like to…
While tooth decay is one of the most common chronic health conditions in the world, obesity is also considered a primary health concern in the United States. According to a recent article from Guardian Liberty Voice, nearly one-third of adults…
Did you know that approximately 40% of Americans do not have dental insurance? And that number is not expected to improve considering the health care law, the Affordable Care Act, makes the coverage optional for adults. This is turning out…
Dry mouth, or xerstomia, is a condition in which the saliva production by the glands in your mouth decreases, leaving your mouth unusually dry. Most of the time, it’s caused by an external factor, such as medication, but in rare…
According to a recent statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tooth decay and complete tooth loss have both declined in the United States since the 1960s. While this is fantastic news, the data brief also exposed…
