Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study which investigated the occurrence of periodontitis in the U.S. population. The study, “Prevalence of Periodontis in Adults in the United States: 2009 and 2010,” was published in the Journal of Dental Research and later described by Medical News Today. The data was taken from […]
It is completely normal and natural to feel apprehension or anxiety when preparing to receive dental treatment. Most people experience some degree of these emotions, but for some, they can be extremely intense and even debilitating. Whether caused by unpleasant previous experiences or fear about the procedure itself, anxiety and alarm keep some individuals from […]
Buenas Noticias! New ADA Website Available in Spanish
The American Dental Association (ADA) conducted a satellite media tour on June 28, 2012 as part of the kickoff of their new website, MouthHealthy.org. The new site, which became available to the public on June 25, is dedicated to providing credible oral health information and has several features, including ADA Find-a-Dentist, videos for all ages, […]
Recently, my spouse and I had a challenging debate about our three-year-old son’s thumb-sucking habit. On one side, he uses this common, often impulsive behavior to self-soothe in stressful situations or when he’s tired. On the flip-side of the coin, we’re fearful that he is doing lasting damage to his teeth and jaw. I’ve heard […]
***UPDATED: July 27, 2016*** The American Dental Association (ADA) has updated their clinical practice guidelines for the use of sealants on children after reviewing evidence of the practice’s effectiveness. Dr. John Timothy Wright, professor and director of strategic initiative in the department of pediatric dentistry at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, said […]
Do you find yourself constantly popping mints or gum to freshen your breath? Is your bad breath causing you t be self-conscience? Do you find that no matter how often you brush, you just can’t seem to kick your bad breath to the curb? Halitosis, the medical term for bad breath, is not something to […]