Don't Suffer Through Dry Mouth
Do you often find yourself hastily drinking water to rid yourself of the dryness in your mouth? Has chewing gum become your new addiction, as it’s the only cure for the drought that seems to have settled in your oral…
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Simple Steps to a New You
Do you have a smile that you’re not quick to show-off? Maybe you have a cracked or chipped tooth or two. Or perhaps there are gaps in your front teeth or pits or grooves in the enamel. There are a…
National Facial Protection Month
When I was a junior in high school, I played shortstop on my high school’s baseball team. I’ve always loved baseball, and my mom loved it even more, considering it was the only non-contact sport that I participated in, making…
Root Canal vs Implant: Which is Right for You?
One of the most important decisions a dentist has to make is choosing which course of action to pursue when creating a treatment plan for a patient. More specifically, dental professionals often have to determine whether a root canal treatment…
Manual vs. Electric: The Battle of the Brushes
All toothbrushes are created equal, or so I thought before I tried an electric powered model last year. Maybe it’s in my head, but I can’t help but feel that my teeth get cleaner when I use the powered version…
Dental Patients Question Practices After OK Investigation
***UPDATED: September 20, 2013*** Investigators at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed the first documented case of patient-to-patient transmission of hepatitis C in the United States, associated with a dental setting. Transmission of the disease is a…
Does Your Job Influence Your Oral Health?
Did you know that your job could have an effect on your oral health? I never really thought of it before, but when I pondered the question myself, I thought, sure, there are plenty of jobs that influence your mouth. …
ADA Voices Concern Over Dr. Oz Segment
It’s hard enough getting people to visit their dentist regularly and a popular television talk show isn’t making it any easier. Earlier this week, “The Dr. Oz Show” aired a segment titled, “Are Your Silver Fillings Making You Sick,” quickly…
New Early Detection Test for Gum Disease
***UPDATED: November 3, 2014*** According to a new study out of UCLA, spit just got a whole lot cooler. In addition to playing a vital role in oral health, scientists have discovered that saliva contains many of the same molecules…
Further Evidence Links Oral and Heart Health
***UPDATED: February 28, 2014*** Further studies into the relationship between heart and oral health have discovered that the common practice of removing infected teeth prior to cardiac surgery may cause an increase in the risk of major adverse outcomes, according…