ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
oral health
Is Your Bad Breath a Sign of a Bigger Problem?
Do you suffer from chronic bad breath? Referred to as halitosis, what you consider an embarrassing and unfortunate situation may actually be an indication of a more serious problem. There are several causes of bad breath, from consuming certain foods and drinks and smoking cigarettes to a laundry list of health problems. According to a […]
The Benefits of Visiting your Dentist Regularly
***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 […]
New Chew to Benefit Oral Health
Move over toothpaste, there’s (potentially) a new oral health product being added to drug store shelves worldwide. As scientists gain further information on the role of pH in our mouths, product developers are taking advantage. According to a recent DrBicuspid.com story, researchers at Stony Brook University school of Dental Medicine and Ortek Therapeutics have developed […]
New Technology Improves Treatment of Pulpitis
Pulpitis is a dental condition which occurs when the pulp, the innermost part of the tooth that contains the nerves and blood supply, becomes inflamed. The most common cause for pulpitis is tooth decay, and because nearly 50% of the world’s population has some form of decay, it is considered a global oral health issue. […]
Oral Cancer: Are You at Risk?
Did you know that over 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year? In five short years, nearly half of them will lose their battle against the fatal disease. The death rate associated with oral cancer is particularly high, and it’s not because there isn’t an effective treatment. Cancers of the […]
Study Finds That Dental Treatments Save Money Over Time
Periodontitis has been linked to several more serious health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and complications in pregnancy, and now researchers have used that connection to show that treatment for periodontal disease can actually reduce health care costs. According to a recent Dental Tribune article, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania were able to […]
Monday - Thursday
08:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
08:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed.