New research further confirms the impact hormones can have on a women’s oral health. According to a recent Science Daily article, scientists at the University at Buffalo have concluded that estrogen treatment for osteoporosis may help prevent gum disease in…
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have recently discovered the key to a successful smile, and you may find it surprising. Historically, symmetry has often been credited with producing the most beautiful smile, but this new study, published in the…
Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, has been safely used in sedation dentistry for over a century. It can be especially helpful with the treatment of children, who often have a difficult time tolerating most dental procedures. But with all of…
Can Gum Disease Cause a Stroke? According to an article from Health.com, adults diagnosed with gum disease could be twice as likely to suffer a stroke than those with healthy gums. While the study isn’t the first to connect brain…
When people hear “sedation dentistry,” laughing gas is typically what first comes to mind. Nitrous oxide, its formal name, is commonly used as a mild sedative in many dental procedures. While you can’t see or smell the gas, it is…
The history of dentistry just got a bit richer. According to a recent article from Science Daily, researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered multiple toothpick grooves and signs of other manipulations on teeth dating back 130,000 years. “As…
Recently, actress Demi Moore discussed her dental issues when she appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” The 54-year-old lost both of her front teeth, and she blames stress for the embarrassing and scary experience, according to a recent…
While there may not be an actual “Fountain of Youth” to help you live longer, there are a number of lifestyle choices you can make to help elongate your life. Eat a well-balanced diet, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, manage…
A recent study published in the journal Environment & Behaviour shows promise for the use of virtual reality in the treatment of anxious and fearful dental patients. According to a recent Science Daily article, a team of researchers at the…
It’s hard to believe that it’s already June, and summer is right around the corner! Calendars are filling up with vacations, graduation parties, BBQs and a slew of other fun events. But before it fills up completely, we’d like to…
