Millions of Americans suffer from dental anxiety for a number of reasons. Whether it’s the anxiety caused by potential pain that triggers an attack or the fear of a devastating diagnosis, dental phobia is very real and keeps many from visiting their dentist consistently. In an effort to better understand dental fear, a team of […]
It never fails. As soon as Halloween is over, the remainder of the year seems to fly by. I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is next week and there are only 34 days until Christmas! With all of the family get-togethers, shopping trips, holiday parties, and community events, this time of year always seems so hectic, […]
Imagine this. Your car has been making a strange knocking sound every time you make a right turn. Being the responsible car owner that you are, you take your vehicle to the nearest garage to find out what the problem is. After telling the mechanic the symptoms that you’ve noticed, he quickly tells you that […]
The Relationship Between Oral Health and Heart Disease
***UPDATED: April 21, 2015*** Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. And because oral infections are a key risk factor (and the most common diseases of humankind), scientists are always exploring this connection, attempting to better understand it. Recently, researchers summarized the latest evidence supporting the link in the journal, Trends in Endocrinology […]
Do you experience persistent mouth pain but have a mouth and gums that appear healthy? According to a recent Science Daily article, you may be one of the 2-5% of people who suffer from burning mouth syndrome, or BMS. This condition has proven to be very difficult to diagnose, considering there aren’t any visible signs, […]
It’s difficult to watch the news without hearing something about the recent launch of the new Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance exchanges. Commentators on both sides of the fence have been debating for weeks about the success, or lack thereof, of the website available to the American public to shop for individual health insurance. […]
With the Affordable Care Act being implemented nationwide, both employers and individuals are questioning how much their health insurance costs are going to change. For many, President Obama’s health care reform law will allow them to purchase health insurance for the first time, including those that have preexisting conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and cardiovascular […]
Thanks to modern cosmetic dental procedures, you don’t have to be embarrassed by missing teeth anymore. Whether you’ve lost a tooth to disease or an accident, dental implants are an effective and reliable replacement method for most people. In fact, the American Dental Association claims that they are one of the biggest advances in dentistry […]
When I think of an Olympic athlete, I imagine the picture of health. After all, most of them have dedicated their entire life to training their bodies to compete in the ultimate challenge. This includes extreme dedication to regular workouts and rigorous dieting. To say I was surprised about a recent study that found that […]
Most people know that in order to achieve and maintain great oral health, you need to follow a fairly simple dental care plan: brush twice a day for at least two minutes each time, floss regularly, and visit your dentist bi-annually for professional cleanings and exams. Barring any major dental phobia or significant access issue, […]