Most of us are very aware about any extra weight that we carry around our midsections, doing whatever we can to avoid having flabby abs. But are you worried about having flabby gums? Well according to a recent, Science Daily article, you should be. When you are having your bi-annual exam at the dentist, chances […]
***UPDATED: September 26, 2017*** Last week, the president of the American Dental Association (ADA), Gary L. Roberts, sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to support the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017. According to a recent ADA News article, he specifically highlighted the importance of the somewhat controversial topic of community […]
The word is out: sugar isn’t good for your teeth or your waistline. According to a recent Colgate article, table sugar, also known as sucrose, has a whopping 16 calories per teaspoon and is found in several food and drink items. Thankfully, as people have learned of the detrimental side effects of sugar, many are […]
Chewing Gum Health Effects Are you a gum chewer? Whether you enjoy blowing bubbles or use the sticky stuff to keep from snacking, you’re gum habit is also doing something pretty spectacular for your body: improving your oral health. According to a recent Fox News article, a scientific analysis of chewing gum has been published, […]
New Trend Shows Improvement in Dental Care and Prevention
The American Dental Association (ADA) recently announced that preliminary data collected shows improvement in the early childhood caries rate across the United States, indicating progress in closing the dental divide and ensuring that all kids are getting the dental care they need. According to a recent Dental Tribune article, dental Medicaid visits have been increasing […]
It’s a new year, and if you’re one of the millions of Americans who has vowed to improve your health and wellness, then kudos to you! We think it’s great that you’re taking this time of year to reflect and work on improving your health. For many, losing the pounds that have crept on over […]
The new year is quickly approaching and many have started considering what goals they will resolve to achieve. Losing weight and getting fit is definitely a top choice, but did you know that another effective way of improving your overall wellness is by committing to better oral health habits? The mountain of evidence linking oral […]
Tooth Loss an Early Marker for Decline Later in Life
A new study from the United Kingdom has further shown how oral health is closely linked to overall well being, especially in relation to older adults. The research, recently published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society and discussed in a Medical News Today article, was conducted by a team from University College London, […]
In dentistry, prevention is key with many oral health conditions being completely avoidable with proper care and attention. With that in mind, a recent study brings great news to the dental industry. According to a Medline Plus article, research shows an increase in the number of young adults that are using certain types of preventative […]
The new year is quickly approaching and many minds have already started thinking about resolutions. One of the most common resolutions among Americans is to quit smoking, which everyone at Miami Dental Sedation Spa thinks is awesome! Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 42.1 million people […]