It’s true that fear keeps many Americans from regularly visiting their dentist, but that’s not the only determent. Lack of dental insurance and tough economic times also contribute to the rising number of oral disease cases seen across the nation as a result of poor dental hygiene and care. I recently came across a Yahoo!News […]
Many people find New Year’s to be the most motivational time of year to work on personal health. Others feel that spring is the season for extra workouts and cutting calories, in preparation for the summer beach days ahead. Most however, don’t consider fall to be an inspiring time of year to focus on fitness, […]
For several people around the globe, having a doctor or dentist appointment has meant taking extra time off of work. Whether this is a treat, (i.e., justification for a three-hour lunch break) or simply your excuse (i.e., I can’t visit the dentist. I don’t have any more time to take from work), this may no […]
***UPDATED 12/13/12*** Researchers are one step closer to identifying a potential origin for dental phobia, according to a recent Spanish study. Scientists examined several children (ages 7-12) who display some fear or anxiety about visiting the dentist, and it turns out that those who showed the greatest signs of anxiety shared this fear with another […]
Last night’s Presidential debate has sparked several heated conversations around the country. The hot topics included health care reform and the economy as both candidates tried to convince Americans that they would be the best choice for the Oval Office. The middle class seemed to be the focal audience addressed by both President Obama, and […]
***UPDATED: May 31, 2013*** If the New York City ban on the sale of large, sugary soda pop wasn't enough to make you second-guess your consumption habit, maybe this is. A recent case study published in the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), General Dentistry, claims that the damage to the […]