Whether you’re eagerly waiting for or dreading the day, parents of young children know that the school year is right around the corner. As a parent, you’re probably busy ticking several items off your ever-growing to-do list: buying all the latest back-to-school trends, hunting down the perfect school supplies, and wrestling your kids back onto […]
While they might not occur as often as other accidents, dental emergencies do happen, and knowing how to handle them immediately could mean the difference between losing your tooth or saving it. The first step in with any accident involving your mouth should be to contact your dentist. Most offices dedicate some time in their […]
The Journal of the American Dental Association has confirmed that dental treatments involving anesthesia are safe for pregnant women. It is a long-standing myth that while with child, women should avoid visiting the dentist. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Some studies even suggest that soon-to-be-mothers are more susceptible to tooth decay […]
While it’s hard for us to believe, seeing as we’re such a fantastic bunch, we’ve heard through the grapevine that people don’t always enjoy visiting the dentist. How on Earth can that be? (Insert chuckle here) In all seriousness though, we get it. Millions of people struggle with dental phobia, and their fear often keeps […]
What Can a Saliva Test Tell You? ***UPDATED: August 5, 2016*** Researchers have discovered that a small amount of saliva can provide a great amount of information, including stress level, DNA and the prevalence of some diseases. The Institute for Interdisciplinary Salivary Bioscience Research, located at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), is dedicated to […]
Did you know that millions of people, all around the world, suffer from dental phobia? The thought of getting a filling, one of the most common dental procedures, is enough to keep many of them from visiting their dentist, resulting in a worldwide oral disease epidemic. The World Health Organization claims that between 60 and […]