With Christmas 2016 in the books, many have now set their sites on the New Year, and with it the resolution(s) they hope to set and keep. 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 […]
Have you ever experienced a little “pink in the sink?” Many of us thoroughly brush and floss (sometimes for the first time in awhile) just before a trip to the dentist. It’s during this rigorous (last-minute) deep clean that bleeding gums occurs for a lot of people. And while this isn’t a rare phenomenon, it’s […]
According to a story from local ABC News Channel 10, a Palmetto, Florida man is facing charges after impersonating a dentist. Robert “Robbie” Rheinlander, 53, was practicing dentistry in South Carolina before he moved to Florida where he continued his deception. He was arrested last Wednesday on a charge of practicing dentistry without a license. […]
t’s that time of year again in the dental insurance world: use it or lose it time. According to a recent MouthHealthy.org article, only 2.8% of people with PPO dental plans reached or exceeded their plans annual maximum. Whether you’re paying for dental care through a benefits plan or using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), […]
New oral cancer statistics released by FAIR Health, a U.S. nonprofit organization, show a troubling trend. According to a recent Dental Tribune article, claims related to oral cancer diagnosis have risen by over 60% since 2011. Additionally, the group found that men were diagnosed with the disease three times more often than women. FAIR Health […]
For Good Oral Health, Brush, Floss and Fall in Love
Everyone knows that brushing your teeth for two minutes, twice a day, combined with flossing and seeing your dentist regularly can help you achieve and maintain good oral health. But there are other actions you can take to help boost your oral health too, like eating a sensible diet, drinking plenty of water and being […]
Oral health as it relates to women’s health is a much talked about topic, but did you know that oral health can have a significant effect on men’s health too? Periodontal disease has been linked to several serious health conditions, like heart disease, diabetes and dementia, and because men are statistically more susceptible to oral […]
It’s that time of year again! Across the country, families and friends are getting ready to gather and express their gratitude for all of the wonderful blessings in life. Along with spending time with loved ones, the star of any Thanksgiving celebration is the feast. Turkey, cranberry sauce, yams, mashed potatoes and gravy and stuffing […]
It is often thought that electronic cigarettes are a safer alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes, but according to a recent Medical News Today article, in terms of oral health, vaping could be just as harmful as smoking. New research shows that the chemicals in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) vapor were just as damaging to mouth cells […]
Sugar, Tobacco Tax Passes in Several U.S. Communities
Soda Taxes It has been an historic election season with results that are still being talked about around the world. In addition to the controversial election of our next president, there were several other important decisions made on November 8th. Several communities around the country voted in new soda and tobacco taxes, a move that […]