I came across the following story while doing my daily catch-up on dental news. It really resonated with me, and I was compelled to share it with anyone who would listen. Going to the dentist isn’t just an inconvenience. It isn’t just an annoying chore that should be done a couple of times a year. […]
Think your damaged or missing tooth is “no big deal?” Think again. According to a recent article from Dentistry Today, one of the most common nonverbal mistakes made during a job interview is lack of smiling, a telltale sign of shame or dissatisfaction with one's oral health. Many people with tooth loss suffer from low […]
Water is wonderful, there’s no denying it, and not only does sipping high-quality H2O benefit your body, it’s also really great for your teeth. Did you know that the human body is made up of 60% water? When you stay hydrated, your system works more efficiently to distribute healthy nutrients, get rid of waste, keep […]
No Need to ‘Drill and Fill’ With New Dental Development
In dentistry, as in most medical fields, prevention and early detection and treatment of conditions are crucial. And thanks to a new development, identifying the early stages of tooth decay, the most common infection in the world, just became a little easier. According to a recent article from Science Daily, Douglas Benn, D.D.S., Ph.D., has […]
Antidepressants May Lead to Dental Implant Failure
A team of researchers from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine recently made an interesting discovery about dental implants. In an effort to learn more about the causes of dental implant failure, the scientists found that patients who use antidepressants have an increased risk of implant failure by up to four times. And […]
***UPDATED: October 27, 2016*** Another randomized trial of Plaque HD®, a novel plaque identifying toothpaste, confirmed the effectiveness of the product. Participants of this study were given the same brushing protocol and a 60-day supply of either Plaque HD® or a placebo. Results were measured using a fluorescein mouth rinse and intraoral photographs under black […]
Florida Adults Rank Among Highest in US for Gum Disease
Recently, the Journal of Dental Research published a story about the prevalence of periodontitis in the United States, identifying the top 10 states with the highest rates of occurrence. According to an article from the American Dental Association (ADA), the states with the most adults, ages 30-79, suffering from gum disease include New Mexico, Hawaii, […]
Do you experience bleeding gums when you brush your teeth? It may not seem like a big deal, but a little pink in the sink could be a warning sign of a bigger issue. If you consistently spit a bit of blood every time you brush, there’s a good chance you have a form of […]
They say your mouth is the window to your overall health, and with a mountain of evidence linking your oral health to other health conditions, it’s hard not to agree. Oral health has been linked to several chronic health conditions, like heart disease, diabetes, dementia, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and now kidney disease. While the direct […]
Your saliva is truly incredible! Not only does it protect your oral health, but according to a recent article from Medical News Today, it can now be used to help identify and track the progress of certain cancers. A team of researchers at the School of Dentistry at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), led […]