***UPDATED: March 17, 2015*** New evidence suggests that visiting your dentist regularly to treat your gum disease may lower healthcare costs in the long run, especially for individuals who also suffer from heart disease. A study, first appearing in the November 2014 Harvard Heart Letter, and later discussed in a Dental Tribune article, found that […]
The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos is a multicenter study, funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute along with six other institutes, centers, and offices of the National Institutes of Health. Researchers have set out to determine the role of culture in the the development of diseases in hopes of identifying risk […]
For years, the use of dental amalgam fillings has been under fire after some people have seemed to be harmed by their mercury fillings while others appear to be fine.ย Several studies have been conducted with inconsistent results, leading many industry experts to deem their use safe.ย The source of this discrepancy may have been […]
Are you one of the millions of people who have vowed to transform their appearance in 2014? The New Year often stirs motivation within individuals to shed those extra few pounds, get more sleep, quit smoking, exercise more, along with a slew of other changes that are meant to build self esteem by improving the […]
If youโre considering a cosmetic dental procedure, chances are youโve heard of dental crowns.ย A dental crown is a โcapโ that is placed over a tooth for a number of reasons.ย Crowns are used to restore broken or misshapen teeth.ย They are also used to cover dental implants and can hide severely discolored teeth as […]
Unless youโre the Ebenezer Scrooge type (Bah Humbug!), thereโs much to be cheerful about this time of year. With the holidays approaching, your social calendar is likely filling up with opportunities to get out and share some holiday cheer with your colleagues, coworkers, friends, and family. These festive occasions offer fabulous chances to have fun […]