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Smart Technology Assists in the Battle Against Tooth Decay
***UPDATED: February 26, 2016*** Oral-B just released their new ‘Genius’ toothbrush, and it could change the way we all brush our teeth. The brush uses “Position Detection Technology,” which incorporates a sensor in the brush and the camera on your smartphone. According to a recent article from Tech Worm, users mount their smartphone in a […]
New Technology Promises Painless Dental Treatment
Did you know that millions of people, all around the world, suffer from dental phobia? The thought of getting a filling, one of the most common dental procedures, is enough to keep many of them from visiting their dentist, resulting in a worldwide oral disease epidemic. The World Health Organization claims that between 60 and […]
What Your Saliva Says About You
What Can a Saliva Test Tell You? ***UPDATED: August 5, 2016*** Researchers have discovered that a small amount of saliva can provide a great amount of information, including stress level, DNA and the prevalence of some diseases. The Institute for Interdisciplinary Salivary Bioscience Research, located at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), is dedicated to […]
Eat Your Way to a Healthier Mouth
While it’s hard for us to believe, seeing as we’re such a fantastic bunch, we’ve heard through the grapevine that people don’t always enjoy visiting the dentist. How on Earth can that be? (Insert chuckle here) In all seriousness though, we get it. Millions of people struggle with dental phobia, and their fear often keeps […]
Dental Anesthesia Safe for Moms-to-Be
The Journal of the American Dental Association has confirmed that dental treatments involving anesthesia are safe for pregnant women. It is a long-standing myth that while with child, women should avoid visiting the dentist. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Some studies even suggest that soon-to-be-mothers are more susceptible to tooth decay […]
Keep Calm and Handle Your Dental Emergency
While they might not occur as often as other accidents, dental emergencies do happen, and knowing how to handle them immediately could mean the difference between losing your tooth or saving it. The first step in with any accident involving your mouth should be to contact your dentist. Most offices dedicate some time in their […]
Go Back to School With Good Oral Health
Whether you’re eagerly waiting for or dreading the day, parents of young children know that the school year is right around the corner. As a parent, you’re probably busy ticking several items off your ever-growing to-do list: buying all the latest back-to-school trends, hunting down the perfect school supplies, and wrestling your kids back onto […]
Communication Crucial to Successful Dental Care
A new British study has highlighted the importance of patient/dentist relations, especially in terms of detecting signs of trouble. According to a recent article from Fox News, researchers questioned 75 people who had received dental implants over the previous year. They asked if they had complications such as bleeding, pus or loose replacement-tooth “roots,” fully […]
The Ortho Battle: Invisalign vs. Braces
In the world of orthodontics, traditional fixed orthodontic appliances (FOA) are king. Almost all patients, especially children and adolescence are treated using metal braces, but that might all change after a few studies have shown that clear aligners might be more beneficial. According to a recent article from the Dental Tribune, a team of German […]
The Oral Health of Men
Did you know that several studies have suggested that men are less likely to take care of their oral health needs when compared to their female counterparts? They often fail to seek preventive dental care and only visit the dentist when a problem arises. Because many oral diseases are preventable with proper dental care, this […]
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