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Reducing Dental Anxiety With Non-Drug Alternatives
Anxiety and Dental Health Millions of people around the world suffer from dental phobia, in some cases so severely that they avoid the dentist all together. Fortunately, there have been many developments in the field of sedation dentistry to medically assist patients in receiving the care they so desperately need. Yet for some, drug interventions […]
Dental Lasers: The Future is Now
Lasers in Dentistry When lasers were invented in the 1960s, innovators around the world began dreaming up different ways they could use the technology to improve our way of life. Now, almost six decades later, scientists could be on the cusp of transforming the dental industry as we know it, according to a recent article […]
Study Links Denture Use and Malnutrition
Denture Use A new study out of King’s College London has found that losing teeth and wearing dentures can increase the risk of malnutrition, according to a recent Medscape article. Individuals in this situation may have a reduced ability to chew properly, leading those over the age of 50 to avoid healthier foods, researchers claim. […]
Study Links Breast Cancer and Gum Disease
Gum Disease and Cancer A recent study, published in the Journal of Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, has discovered that women who suffer from gum disease are up to three times more likely to develop breast cancer. According to an article from the Oral Health Foundation, more than 200 women participated in the study, which […]
Delayed Dental Work Can Cost You
The High Cost of Dental Care One of the most cited reasons for not visiting the dentist, or receiving dental treatment, is cost. Repairing a chipped tooth or having a crown placed on a severely decayed tooth can cost a substantial amount of money, but delaying treatment often ends up costing you a lot more, […]
Oral Health and the Holidays
The holidays are upon us, and with them come a host of temptations that have the potential to derail our oral health. Many people make an effort to avoid the typical holiday weight gain, but with so much evidence connecting your oral health to your overall well-being, it’s important to keep a healthy mouth in […]
Why Do Toothaches Hurt So Much?
Have you ever had a toothache that caused blinding pain? If so, you’re not alone. According to researchers at Duke University, people consistently rate pain in the head, face, eyeballs, ears and teeth as more disruptive and emotionally draining than pain located in other parts of the body. Further study has apparently found why this […]
Teeth Tips for a Happy Thanksgiving
If you’re like me, you’re shocked that Thanksgiving is next week. Wasn’t Halloween like three days ago? We just got over the sugar-rush in my household, and now The Feast of the year is staring us down. Don’t get me wrong...I love everything Thanksgiving, especially the deliciousness that ensues. But as a member of the […]
Teeth Discoloration: Prevention, Causes, and Treatments
When asked what they dislike most about their smile, many adults are quick to respond about discoloration. According to statistics, the teeth whitening industry brings in a staggering $11 billion annually, showing just how much people wish to improve the brightness of their smiles. There are several methods to go about whitening your teeth, from […]
Oral Health Tips for Caregivers
National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated every November in an effort to recognize and honor those who care for family members across the county, as well as raise awareness of the issues that accompany this great responsibility. There are approximately 44 million family caregivers in the U.S. alone, responsible for the health and wellbeing of […]
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