Genetics and Your Oral Health
Have you ever heard that oral health is genetic? My mom has always had issues with her teeth, and has required quite a bit of dental work as she’s aged. Whenever I’ve had an issue, I’ve always blamed her, or…
Luis Sanchez DMD
Study Claims Chewing Could Boost Your Immune System
Our teeth are pretty amazing body parts. Not only can they give us a beautiful smile, but they also help us with important tasks like speaking and eating. And according to a recent article from Medical News Today, our teeth…
New Dental Implant Development Reduces Risk of Infection
One of the biggest drawbacks of having a dental implant placed in your mouth is the risk of infection. Scientists from around the globe have been tirelessly working to minimize this risk, and one team in Belgium has made a…
Dental Veneers For a Better Smile
Are you looking to improve your smile? Maybe your teeth are discolored or chipped. Or maybe they’re misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped. Dental veneers are routinely used to correct all of these issues, creating a bright, white, beautiful smile. Here’s…
E-Cigarettes Just as Bad for Oral Health as Tobacco
I recently ran across a health advice column in a newspaper that discussed the use of e-cigarettes and oral health. Because it’s such a hot topic in the industry right now, I thought it was important to bring it up…
Scientists Discover A New Method of Natural Tooth Repair
There’s been a major scientific breakthrough at the Dental Institute at King’s College London, with the potential to change the field of restorative dentistry as we know it. According to a recent article from Science Daily, a team of researchers…
Definition of ‘Oral Health’ Gets a Facelift
The definition of “oral health” has be updated, and according to the American Dental Association, the new clarification was necessary to include the many facets of oral health and to convey it better as a fundamental human right. Traditionally, oral…
Tips for Success on the Scale and in Your Smile
Can you guess what the most popular New Year’s resolution is? If you said weightloss, you’re correct! Whether it’s 5 or 50 pounds, most of us want to shed a little weight and get healthy in the new year. There…
The Truth About Teeth
Knowledge is power. -Sir Francis Bacon An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. -Benjamin Franklin Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom. -George Washington Carver Education is the movement from darkness to light. -Allan Bloom…
Oral Health in the New Year
With Christmas 2016 in the books, many have now set their sites on the New Year, and with it the resolution(s) they hope to set and keep. The most common ones, quitting smoking, losing weight, and getting more exercise, can…