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Study Suggest Xylitol May Not Live Up to Expectations
***UPDATED: November 5, 2015*** Orthodontic patients with fixed appliances have been shown to be susceptible to oral health issues, like dental caries. In an effort to minimize risk, patients have often been advised to chew gums or mints containing xylitol, a sweetening substance that has previously been thought to have decay-preventing qualities. However, according to […]
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Have You Been Screened?
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Have you had your screening yet? All patients who make an appointment for a cleaning in April will receive a free oral cancer screening. Schedule your appointment today! Early detection is key in treating and surviving oral cancer. An estimated 43,250 new cases are diagnosed each year. Survival rate […]
The All-Important Dental Hygienist
Dental hygienists play a very important role in every dentist’s office. Typically, a patient sees the dentist for analysis of X-rays, a dental exam, or when a problem arises. Hygienists usually take care of the preventative measures, and in the dental industry, prevention is key. Dental hygienists often are responsible for cleaning teeth, which includes […]
Water Fluoridation Guidelines Revised
Fluoride has been used in public water sources for decades in an attempt to improve the oral health of Americans, but in recent years has been surrounded by controversy. Arguments that the added mineral contributes to the development of autism, or that ingestion of too much fluoride can lower the IQ of children, have continually […]
Social Anxiety May Lead to Teeth Grinding, Dental Issues
In general, the word anxiety is defined as being a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically in association with an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. About one in six adult Americans is affected with an anxiety disorder, which is characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive […]
Data Shows Improvement, Disparities in U.S. Oral Health
According to a recent statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tooth decay and complete tooth loss have both declined in the United States since the 1960s. While this is fantastic news, the data brief also exposed significant disparities that still remain in some age and race groups. The president of the […]
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