Did you know that your smile is often the first characteristic someone notices when they meet you for the first time? And because it is as easy as ever to whiten your teeth, enhancing your best attribute is as simple as taking a quick trip to the pharmacy or your favorite dentist. Using teeth whitening […]
When tooth decay isnβt treated and damage is done to the point where salvage isnβt likely, root canal treatment is often suggested. During a root canal, a dentist removes the pulp from the center of a tooth and then fills the pulp cavity. This prevents or treats a painful infection and the spread to other […]
***UPDATED: October 13, 2015*** A new literature review recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology confirms a significant link between the consumption of sugary beverages and a number of health conditions. Scientists were able to conclude that by drinking one or two servings a day of such drinks can raise the […]
Sedation dentistry has come a long way in recent years and is a very viable option for patients suffering from dental phobia. Oral sedation is the most commonly used sedation method and can help calm the fear and anxiety of patients with minimal to severe reactions to dental procedures. Any dentist is able to prescribe […]
November is American Diabetes Month, sponsored by the American Diabetes Association. The vision of the Association is a diabetes free life, free of the countless burdens that accompany the disease that is spreading rampantly around the country. The main goal of the initiative is to raise awareness and to focus Americaβs attention on to the […]
***UPDATED: December 10, 2015*** The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Academy of General Dentistry have both released statements opposing the recent approval of the accreditation process for dental therapy education programs by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). According to a recent article from The Dental Tribune, those in favor of the step believe […]