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Avoid the Cold and Flu: Brush Your Teeth
We have officially entered cold and flu season, and most of us are taking extra precautions in order to maintain our health. Washing hands regularly, not sneezing or coughing into your hands, avoiding touching your face, and even getting an annual flu shot are easy steps to steer clear of getting sick in the winter […]
A Resolution Worth Sticking To
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 […]
Can Candy Fight Cavities?
***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 […]
Dentists on the Front Line of Health Care
***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 […]
Floss Your Teeth for a Beautiful Face
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 […]
New Technology May Reduce Your Pain
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. […]
Don't Miss Dr. Sanchez on TV Tomorrow!
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)
Dental Issues with Age
The results from a very unique and interesting study have linked a decrease in jaw size to the aging process. A cohort of dentistry students at Malmö University in Sweden participated in the research that spanned 40 years. It started in 1949 while the students attended the school, when plaster molds of their jaws were […]
Exercise and Oral Health
As the New Year quickly approaches, many are already gearing up for the most common resolution, finally taking care of that waistline. But did you know that an exercise routine could do more than just shed a few unwanted pounds? According to an article published in the Journal of Periodontology earlier this year, people who […]
Poor Oral Health a Family Affair
Most mothers hope to give their children the best that life has to offer. Providing a safe and loving home, nutritious and balanced meals, and clean clothes to wear are just a few of the necessities that kids need to thrive. Thanks to a study completed in New Zealand, moms around the world can now […]
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