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Prevention Through Education: What is a Cavity?
Most people know what a dental cavity is. It is a tiny, annoying hole in your tooth that requires you to go to the dreaded dentist to have it painfully filled, right? While this might be your understanding, there’s a whole lot more to know about that tiny hole, and because dental caries, or cavities, […]
When Should I Call My Dentist?
Most people are aware that bi-annual visits to the dentist are recommended for optimal oral health. That means that twice a year, you should be taking a trip to your dental office for a professional cleaning and exam. But are you aware about the other times that a dental appointment is appropriate? Here’s a list […]
Stress in Expectant Mothers May Influence Oral Health in Offspring
There have been several health risks for newborns associated with maternal stress during pregnancy. Low birth weight and risk of asthma and allergies are just a few, but a new study has identified a new concern: a risk for dental caries. Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness in the United States with approximately […]
Tobacco and Tooth Loss
It’s fairly common knowledge that using tobacco products is bad for your oral (and overall) health, but a recent study confirms just how bad smoking is in terms of tooth loss. The research was published in the Journal of Dental Research and results from a long-term longitudinal study of the EPIC Postdam cohort in Germany. […]
Insights Into Dental Anxiety
***UPDATED: November 30, 2015*** A recent study has confirmed that cognitive behavioral therapy can help with a range of psychological problems, including the reduction of dental anxiety. The study was published in the British Dental Journal and included the analysis of 130 patients who attended a psychologist-led CBT clinic. Participants were assessed prior to the […]
Survey Shows Seniors Lack Proper Dental Care
Access to proper dental care is an issue for many Americans, but a recent survey singled out one demographic that could be at the most risk for developing oral disease. The study found that the older adult population in the U.S. has particular difficulty in receiving care, especially those in the low-income category, with many […]
Smart Technology Assists in the Battle Against Tooth Decay
***UPDATED: February 26, 2016*** Oral-B just released their new ‘Genius’ toothbrush, and it could change the way we all brush our teeth. The brush uses “Position Detection Technology,” which incorporates a sensor in the brush and the camera on your smartphone. According to a recent article from Tech Worm, users mount their smartphone in a […]
New Technology Promises Painless Dental Treatment
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 […]
What Your Saliva Says About You
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 […]
Eat Your Way to a Healthier Mouth
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 […]
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