Finding a good dentist can go a long way in improving and maintaining an individual’s oral health. Obviously, visiting the dentist regularly is critical, but even more important is the effort with which a person maintains a positive oral hygiene routine. Millions of Americans skip the dentist regularly and are not well educated on the […]
***UPDATED: April 6, 2015*** Dental phobia is a condition that has millions of individuals avoiding the dentist out of fear and anxiety of all things dentistry related. Skipping regular examinations and cleanings can lead to a plethora of health problems, which has researchers trying to understand it even more in an effort to overcome this […]
What Is Oil Pulling for Your Teeth? Have you heard of the latest and greatest natural cure-all, oil pulling? If you spend any amount of time on social media, there’s a good chance you’ve at least run across the term. The term oil pulling refers to the ancient Indian practice of swishing oil around your […]
In recent years, several dental organizations have made a push to improve awareness of oral health importance in an effort to combat the growing oral disease epidemic across the country. Initiatives like the American Dental Association’s (ADA) National Children’s Dental Health Month and the American Dental Hygienists Association’s (ADHA) National Dental Hygiene Month have paved the […]
It is no secret that oral health is closely linked to your overall wellness. I’ve written several blogs about the topic (“Poor Oral Health and Brain Function,” “The Relationship Between Oral Health and Heart Disease,” “Oral Health and the Cancer Connection,” just to name a few). Those in the dental industry are elated that people […]
It is recommended that children begin regularly visiting the dentist by the time they are a year old or when their first tooth erupts, whichever comes first. Fortunately, dental insurance coverage for children is now considered an essential health benefit under the health care reform law, the Affordable Care Act, guaranteeing that every child is […]