Stress in Expectant Mothers May Influence Oral Health in Offspring
There have been several health risks for newborns associated with maternal stress during pregnancy. Low birth weight and risk of asthma and allergies are just a few, but a new study has identified a new concern: a risk for dental caries. Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness in the United States with approximately […]
Most people are aware that bi-annual visits to the dentist are recommended for optimal oral health. That means that twice a year, you should be taking a trip to your dental office for a professional cleaning and exam. But are you aware about the other times that a dental appointment is appropriate? Β Hereβs a list […]
Most people know what a dental cavity is. It is a tiny, annoying hole in your tooth that requires you to go to the dreaded dentist to have it painfully filled, right? While this might be your understanding, thereβs a whole lot more to know about that tiny hole, and because dental caries, or cavities, […]
***UPDATED: January 29, 2016*** According to a recent Medscape article, 70% of adults visit the dentist each year, while only 20% of them visit a medical provider in the same time frame. This gives dentists a unique opportunity to identify systemic diseases, like diabetes, that present themselves in the mouth and may otherwise go unnoticed. […]
Studies have shown that the one attribute that makes the strongest impression upon meeting someone new is the smile. That means that a less than dazzling grin could hinder you from putting your best foot forward in social and professional settings. If your teeth are stained and yellow from everyday wear and tear, you may […]
Osteoporosis is a health concern that many older men and women face, and researchers have found that it can have a significant effect on your oral health. Osteoporosis can affect any bone in the body, causing it to lose density and increasing the risk of fracture. More than 53 million people in the United States […]