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Calming Strategies for the Patient with Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is a very real condition that keeps millions of Americans from visiting the dentist annually. Whether it’s fear of pain, cost, or simply the unknown, finding the right dental team is critical in taking steps to achieving the oral health you deserve. Many dentists practice sedation dentistry now, assisting patients in reaching a […]
Study Confirms Link Between Marijuana and Gum Disease
According to a recent WebMD news article, individuals who smoke marijuana regularly may be setting themselves up for gum disease. “It is well known that frequent tobacco use can increase the risk of periodontal [gum] disease, but it was surprising to see that recreational cannabis [pot] users may also be at risk,” said Jaffer Shariff, […]
Schedule Your Summer Dental Appointment Today!
It’s hard to believe that it’s already June, and summer is right around the corner! Calendars are filling up with vacations, graduation parties, BBQs and a slew of other fun events. But before it fills up completely, we’d like to remind you to schedule important dental appointments for your kids now. Weekdays are free and […]
Study: Virtual Reality Helps Ease Dental Anxiety
A recent study published in the journal Environment & Behaviour shows promise for the use of virtual reality in the treatment of anxious and fearful dental patients. According to a recent Science Daily article, a team of researchers at the Universities of Plymouth, Exeter and Birmingham teamed with the Torrington Dental Practice in Devon, England […]
Smile! You May Live Longer
While there may not be an actual “Fountain of Youth” to help you live longer, there are a number of lifestyle choices you can make to help elongate your life. Eat a well-balanced diet, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, manage stress and DO NOT smoke are all choices that you can make to help you live […]
Demi Moore’s Tooth Loss Linked to Stress
Recently, actress Demi Moore discussed her dental issues when she appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” The 54-year-old lost both of her front teeth, and she blames stress for the embarrassing and scary experience, according to a recent Live Science article. When asked about it, Moore stated that she’d “love to say it […]
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