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Gum Health: What’s That Itch About?
When it comes to gum health, most people know that a seeing some “pink in the sink” on a regular basis is not normal. Bleeding gums are often a sign of a bigger issue and should always be addressed, but what about itchy gums? While itchy gums don’t always signal an oral health problem, it’s […]
Halloween Treats and Tricks on Your Teeth
If you’ve stepped foot into a grocery store in the last week, you are very well aware of what holiday is quickly approaching. As soon as you walk into just about any store, you’re immediately greeted by overflowing shelves of every Halloween candy you could possible think of. You know what else is overflowing? Cautious […]
Overcoming Dental Anxiety with Sedation Dentistry
What Is Sedation Dentistry? Sedation dentistry is exactly what it sounds like; utilizing a sedation-causing agent during a dental procedure to assist patients in achieving a very relaxed and comfortable state of being. Odontophobia, or dental phobia, is a serious condition in which a patient has developed an extreme fear of all things related to […]
New Research Released Against Charcoal Based Oral Health Products
The current oral health trend of using products containing activated charcoal to whiten teeth has recently been examined by a leading charity in the United Kingdom. The Oral Health Foundation analyzed research that claimed the products were safe and effective, finding that there is insufficient clinical and laboratory data to substantiate the claims. The not […]
Linked: Gum Disease and Cancer
The connection between gum disease and cancer has recently been strengthened in a study published in the August issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. According to an article from Harvard Health Publishing, the study found that women with gum disease have a higher risk for cancers of the breast, lung, and esophagus as well […]
The Unusual Flossing Habits of Americans
Flossing is an important part of any dental hygiene routine, and a recent survey conducted on behalf of Waterpik found that Americans have some pretty strange habits when it comes to cleaning between their teeth. 1,005 adults completed the survey in which they admitted to using some common yet unusual items to “floss” when appropriate […]
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