It seems like several of my recent blog posts have focused on raising awareness about the importance of good oral hygiene and the link between oral health and overall wellness. I try to focus on the latest news in the…
***UPDATED: May 27, 2014*** It has long been acknowledged that the food and drinks you consume have an impact on your oral health. Carrots and apples have been recommended for cleaning your teeth when brushing is not an option, while…
It’s that time of year again where just about every retailer is pushing “Back to School” specials on consumers. Parents around the country are taking their children to local stores to purchase school supplies, clothing, shoes and more. While many…
***UPDATED: August 29, 2013*** The “gap-tooth gang” recently lost a member as it has been reported that Brazilian soccer superstar, Ronaldinho, has undergone surgery to repair his teeth. For several years, fans around the world have identified the stellar athlete…
I recently wrote about a study conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) which found that when it comes to oral health, Americans aren’t the brightest, (Poor Oral Health Knowledge Leads to New ADA Website) and yet another report has…
There is no fun way to treat a cavity and I’ve never run across anyone who enjoys the very common procedure of filling one in. Thanks to sedation dentistry, those who are particularly anxious about the procedure, are able to…
***UPDATE*** November 30, 2012 In an effort to improve oral health in Florida, one of the largest counties in the state voted this week to add fluoride back to the public water supply. The decision was voted on by the…
Sedation dentistry has been all over recent news media after an ABC News investigation uncovered a horrific story of greed and malpractice. According to reports, there have been 31 child deaths over the last 15 years due to incompetent dentists…
The American Dental Association (ADA) conducted a satellite media tour on June 28, 2012 as part of the kickoff of their new website, MouthHealthy.org. The new site, which became available to the public on June 25, is dedicated to providing…
Recently, my spouse and I had a challenging debate about our three-year-old son’s thumb-sucking habit. On one side, he uses this common, often impulsive behavior to self-soothe in stressful situations or when he’s tired. On the flip-side of the coin,…
