Dr. Sanchez is going to be on national TV tomorrow, December 13, at 8:30 am EST on Telemundo’s TV Show “Levantate” talking about dentistry. Tune in! You don't want to miss his valuable information. (Miami local Channel 51)
Sedation dentistry has seen a significant increase in popularity as many patients find trips to the dentist very traumatic. Anxiety runs high as people try to prepare themselves for the pain associated with simple procedures, like having a cavity filled. There’s good news though for everyone who worries about their semi-annual visit to the dentist. […]
Everyone knows that you’re supposed to floss your teeth daily, but few of us actually do. Instead, we feel guilty at our semi-annual dental visit when the hygienist scolds us for allowing gum disease causing plaque to grow between our teeth. We pledge to floss more often, and do over the next week or so […]
***UPDATED: March 10, 2015*** Nearly 8 million Americans are currently living with diabetes unknowingly, and many more who do know they have the disease, have poor glycemic control. While not everyone visits their dentist annually, they are more likely to do so over visiting a primary care provider, giving dentists a unique opportunity to screen […]
***UPDATED: June 2, 2015*** A recent study found that the natural chemicals found in licorice roots might assist in the prevention of tooth decay. The chemical compound, trans-chalcone, blocks the action of a key enzyme, Sortase A, which enables bacteria to thrive in oral cavities. The bacteria, Streptoccocus mutans, is know to metabolize sugar from […]
Ten days into the New Year, and you could be one of the millions of Americans abandoning their resolutions. The most common ones, quitting smoking, losing weight, and getting more exercise, can be challenging to make part of your everyday routine. But there is another resolution that has multiple health benefits and could even save […]