Dental Health and Heart Health ***UPDATED: August 29, 2016*** A recent report out of the Netherlands supports the growing mountain of evidence linking chronic gum disease with heart disease and stroke. An article from Medscape described the study which included more than 60,ooo dental patients, making it the largest of its kind to date. Researchers […]
Itβs reasonable to assume that most major dental procedures will be accompanied by at least some pain or discomfort. In fact, before having dental work done, most patients want to know how much pain they should plan to experience. While managing pain with medication and sedation has never been easier or as safe, it has […]
Get Moving with the World’s First Caffeinated Toothpaste
Worried your morning coffee is ruining your teeth, but canβt give up your daily caffeine? Well, worry not! The worldβs first caffeinated toothpaste is here! According to a recent article from the Dental Tribune, a U.S. startup has just launched Power Toothpaste, which promises the give you a little boost of energy during your morning […]
Do you hate going to the dentist for fear of facing the dreaded drill? If so, youβre not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from dental phobia, and for many, the fear is associated with the sight, sound, and potential pain that accompanies have a tooth drilled in preparation for a filling. But thereβs great news […]
Technology has helped make so many daily tasks more convenient and efficient. From mobile banking to ordering your favorite beverage at your local coffee shop, there are thousands of apps that help make your life easier. And of course, the dental industry has jumped on the bandwagon with a number of apps and technologically advanced […]
Did you know that the day after Thanksgiving is National Floss Day? In addition to getting some of the best shopping deals of the year, the Friday after Turkey Day is a great opportunity to brush up on your flossing skills and get some of that leftover feast out from between your teeth. While most […]