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Further Evidence Links Oral and Heart Health
***UPDATED: February 28, 2014*** Further studies into the relationship between heart and oral health have discovered that the common practice of removing infected teeth prior to cardiac surgery may cause an increase in the risk of major adverse outcomes, according to a recent Science Daily article. In order to avoid infection during or after surgery, […]
Recent Dentistry Trends
Recently, staff from the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Health Policy Resources Center (HPRC) has been working on the analysis of data from a number of sources regarding trends in the dentistry world. They have drawn several conclusions from their studies, however none as startling as the fact that fewer adults are visiting the dentist in […]
Teeth Sensitivity: A Common Ailment
***UPDATED: January 14, 2015*** Suffering from tooth sensitivity is a very common complaint, with many experiencing pain while eating or drinking either hot or cold substances. Up until now, the only “treatment” for sensitive teeth has been the use of a specialized toothpaste, coupled with precautionary measures (using a soft bristled toothbrush, wearing a mouthguard […]
Think all kids will have dental under the ACA? Think again.
***UPDATED: March 11, 2014*** The oral health crisis in America is growing, and it’s becoming especially hard on our youth. Dental decay is the most common disease affecting kids in our country, with 25% of children ages 2-5 already experiencing cavities. And while President Obama’s health care law is meant to address the major health […]
A New Step for Your Oral Hygiene Routine
Have you heard about the latest pairing that is taking the oral health world by storm? According to a Medical News Today article, research recently published by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) shows that the use of germ-fighting mouth rinse partnered with tooth brushing can substantially reduce plaque and gingivitis. Lead author of the […]
Dental X-rays and Brain Tumors Back in the News
***UPDATED: February 20, 2014*** Two years after an international story broke about the connection between dental x-rays and brain tumors, patients are still anxious about having the radiographs performed at their annual visits to the dentist. In an effort to help calm the fears of his patients and others, Dr. Luis Sanchez of Miami Dental […]
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