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The Risks and Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Sedation is being used in more and more dental offices across the country as a safe and effective means of allowing millions of patients with dental phobia to undergo much needed dental work. There has also been an increase in its use with children, who often have a difficult time tolerating dental treatment also. In […]
Help! I’ve Had a Dental Emergency!
No one enjoys being in an emergency situation, but dental accidents happen, and being prepared for them could mean the difference between keeping or losing a tooth. For all dental emergencies, it’s important to see your dentist as soon as possible. While most dentists reserve time in their daily schedule for emergency patients, accidents sometimes […]
Time to See Your Dentist
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends, for optimal oral health, brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes, flossing daily and visiting your dentist bi-annually for professional cleanings and exams. And while we completely agree with these guidelines, there may be other times that a trip to the dentist might be in order. Making […]
Tooth Decay and the Role of Genetics
Have you ever heard that you got your “bad teeth” from your mom/dad/aunt/great-great-great grandfather/etc? According to a recent Medical News Today article, the oral bacteria found in your mouth when you are very young is in fact influenced by your genetic background. But a recent study has found that as we age, the heritable factor […]
Dental Procedures and Heart Health
New evidence suggests a further correlation between oral and heart health, according to a recent Fox News report. Recent research has found that patients who have prosthetic heart valves may be more at risk of developing serious infections when undergoing invasive dental procedures. Infective endocarditis, or infections of the heart valve or lining, was shown […]
ADA Responds the Discouraging Fluoride Study
Recently, a study published online claimed an association between higher prenatal fluoride exposure and subsequent lower IQ scores in children, and the American Dental Association (ADA) has responded. In the study, researchers looked at 299 pairs of moms and children in Mexico, analyzing their general cognitive indexes and IQ analyses. According to a recent ADA […]
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