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Dental Anesthesia Safe for Moms-to-Be
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 […]
Keep Calm and Handle Your Dental Emergency
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 […]
Go Back to School With Good Oral Health
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 […]
Communication Crucial to Successful Dental Care
A new British study has highlighted the importance of patient/dentist relations, especially in terms of detecting signs of trouble. According to a recent article from Fox News, researchers questioned 75 people who had received dental implants over the previous year. They asked if they had complications such as bleeding, pus or loose replacement-tooth “roots,” fully […]
The Ortho Battle: Invisalign vs. Braces
In the world of orthodontics, traditional fixed orthodontic appliances (FOA) are king. Almost all patients, especially children and adolescence are treated using metal braces, but that might all change after a few studies have shown that clear aligners might be more beneficial. According to a recent article from the Dental Tribune, a team of German […]
The Oral Health of Men
Did you know that several studies have suggested that men are less likely to take care of their oral health needs when compared to their female counterparts? They often fail to seek preventive dental care and only visit the dentist when a problem arises. Because many oral diseases are preventable with proper dental care, this […]
Dental Myths: You Can’t Always Believe What You Hear
If you’ve been on this planet a while, chances are you’ve heard some pretty common dental myths. For example, if you’ve experienced a toothache, someone may have suggested putting an aspirin next to the tooth to soothe the pain quickly. If you tried it, you quickly found out that it does nothing for your pain, […]
The Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Oral Health
Regular consumption of alcohol has been shown to have adverse effects on one’s health. Chronic heavy drinking has been linked to several diseases, such as anemia, cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression, high blood pressure, and pancreatitis, to name just a few. And now researchers in Brazil have found that the health of a person’s gums can […]
Soaking Up the Sun Can Improve Oral Health
A new study has great news for individuals living in the Sunshine State. According to a recent article from the British Dental Health Foundation, research has found support for a previously established connection between a lack of sunlight and gum disease. The study, published in the journal of Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, vitamin D […]
Flossing: What’s the Big Deal?
If you know how to properly care for your oral health, then you know that you’re supposed to brush twice a day (for at least two minutes), floss regularly and visit your dentist bi-annually. Simple, right? Unfortunately, the majority of Americans must not think so. According to a recent story from NPR, 27% of adults […]
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