Visit Your Miami Dentist to Smile More For Your Health
Just another reason to get to your Miami dentist as soon as possible: keep your smile as healthy as possible so you will be encouraged to smile more. Why would we want to smile MORE? It's surprisingly good for your health. Who knew? A fascinating article on About.com written by Dr. Mark Stibich, PhD lists […]
Very interesting article on Yahoo! Shine today: "7 Worst Foods for Your Teeth" by The Editors at RealAge. We all know how bad table sugar is for our teeth and how it contributes directly to tooth decay, but there are some items on the list that may surprise you. Here's the top seven: Soft drinks […]
Millions of Americans miss their annual dental checkup for a variety of reasons. One of the most cited reasons is cost. Americans believe that by skipping a trip to the visit they can save on costs. In reality, the opposite is actually true. Not visiting your dentist regularly can have very costly side effects and […]
***UPDATED: February 23, 2015*** For individuals who have lost a permanent tooth, dental implants have proven to be a very effective method for replacement. Unfortunately, those suffering from diabetes haven’t been able to take advantage of the many benefits of implants. Diabetics have a more difficult time fighting infections and their wounds often take longer […]
We've been hearing more and more about the link between oral health and heart health. We've always known that taking care of our mouths helped us with overall well-being, but now there is a direct correlation between taking care of our mouth and taking care of our heart. Cavity causing bacteria has been found in […]
Dental implants have become a very common practice in many sedation dentistry practices and with good reason. They look great, stay in place, and give a more natural and comfortable feel for the patient. This isn't to say they are perfect, but the process of implanting dental work is improving all the time. This is […]
The previous post discussed some of the benefits of the natural sweetener, Xylitol. Many find it fascinating, that something sweet can actually be good for your teeth and it left many people wondering, how does it work exactly, and will it really improve your oral health? The article "Xylitol: Sweet for Your Teeth" found on […]
More and more dentists are encouraging brushing your teeth with sugar. How can this be? The type of sugar they want you to brush with is very specific. It's called Xylitol and it's a naturally occurring alcohol sugar readily available to consumers throughout the nation. One of the more common places it is used is […]
Most of us have had a cavity at some point in our lives and often times it's very painful. But sometimes it's not painful at all and you are surprised to hear your Miami dentist tell you there's a cavity that needs to be filled. What exactly is a cavity, how can you prevent them […]
Oral health is important for so many reasons, but one of the most important aspects of a healthy mouth is what it says about the rest of your body. Your sedation dentist will be able to tell a lot about your overall health just by examining your teeth closely. The article "Why Oral Health Leads […]