The American Dental Association (ADA) is excited about the government's new recommendations on fluoride in drinking water across the nation. The ADA continues to advocate for community water fluoridation at proposed levels. According to the article "ADA Commends New Fluoride Recommendations" by Craig Palmer Dr. Raymond F. Gist, the president of the ADA, believes this […]
We've always been warned of the dangers of excess sugar on our teeth, but we are being educated on a new culprit causing damage to our teeth. This offender is acid, found is many different foods and drinks. According to the article on CBSNews "Beware Effects of Acid on Teeth" acid can be found in […]
Most of us will experience a toothache at some point in our life, and often times it will resolve on its own. But for those pesky toothaches that linger, you need to see a professional to understand if its something benign or something more serious that needs a sedation dentist to look at and treat. […]
Sedation dentistry has come leaps and bounds in the past few decades and with good reason. Over 30% of Americans have a fear of going to the dentist according to sedationcare.com, mostly due to the fear of potential pain experienced from common dental procedures. A visit to the dentist can be a pleasant experience especially […]
We all know how crucial proper oral health is for us, and we brush daily, floss regularly, and visit our Miami dentists for checkups. But how many of us do the same for our pets? Taking care of our pets' oral health needs can not only extend their lives, but can make them more comfortable […]
There always seems to be a hot trend in the cosmetic dentistry and 2011 is no different. Many people will be looking to cosmetic dentistry as possible gifts for loved ones and even Valentine's Day surprises. According to the article "Cosmetic Dentistry Trends for 2011" privatehealth.co.uk, there are three major procedures topping the list as […]