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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]