According to a recent WebMD news article, individuals who smoke marijuana regularly may be setting themselves up for gum disease. “It is well known that frequent tobacco use can increase the risk of periodontal [gum] disease, but it was surprising…
Dental anxiety is a very real condition that keeps millions of Americans from visiting the dentist annually. Whether it’s fear of pain, cost, or simply the unknown, finding the right dental team is critical in taking steps to achieving the…
For the first time ever, the American Dental Association has awarded the ADA Seal of acceptance to a mouth rinse for the treatment of oral malodor. Actually, two ClōSYS Alcohol-Free Oral Health Rinses were accepted by the ADA Council on…
There is a well documented relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes, and while it isn’t fully understood, it is known that gum disease is very difficult to treat in patients with Type 2 diabetes. For patients without diabetes, periodontal disease…
Do you struggle with flossing regularly? A startup company out of Virginia may have the convenient solution you’re looking for. After developing its product over the last two years, Flossy Brush has just launched a new 2-in-1 dental cleaning tool,…
The use of sedation in dentistry has grown immensely in the last several years and is now used in many dental practices. Whether it’s necessary to complete an invasive procedure or to help calm anxiety for a tooth cleaning, sedation…
Losing your teeth does not necessarily have to be in your future, according to a recent WebMD news article. The Journal of Periodontology listed nine risk factors that can have a significant impact on whether you keep your natural teeth…
Did you know that up to 40% of people have some level of dental anxiety? Thankfully, advancements in sedation have allowed for easier treatment of fearful patients, and many dentists now use nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral or intravenous…
After a dental procedure, your dentist may prescribe you a medication to help relieve pain. These medications, such as hydrocodone or oxycodone, are very effective at minimizing post-operative pain, but sometimes, when used by someone other than the patient, they…
Nitrous oxide-oxygen (N2O-O2), also known as laughing gas, has safely been used for sedation in dentistry for decades. Today, it is used primarily for anxiety management because fear and anxiety are both associated with a lowered pain threshold and increased…
