If you experience anxiety about visiting the dentist, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans avoid the increasingly important bi-annual appointment for a myriad of reasons. People have cited such reasons as anxiety from the sounds of dental equipment, pain associated with procedures, fear of needles, fear of the dentist himself and criticism for not coming […]
In an effort to better understand dental phobia, research comparing gender and emotional reaction to dental treatments has recently been published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences. While there isn’t a huge gap between the number of men who are afraid of the dentist and their female counterparts, the study showed that women are […]
***UPDATED: June 16, 2015*** Researchers from the universities of Ferrara and Bologna believe that they have discovered evidence of fundamental dental procedures dating back to 14,000 years ago. The scientists discovered what they believe to be an infected tooth that had been treated in the skull of a 25-year-old hunter-gatherer, that was discovered in a […]
We have officially entered cold and flu season, and most of us are taking extra precautions in order to maintain our health. Washing hands regularly, not sneezing or coughing into your hands, avoiding touching your face, and even getting an annual flu shot are easy steps to steer clear of getting sick in the winter […]
As the New Year quickly approaches, many are already gearing up for the most common resolution, finally taking care of that waistline. But did you know that an exercise routine could do more than just shed a few unwanted pounds? According to an article published in the Journal of Periodontology earlier this year, people who […]
Bruxism is the technical term for grinding of the teeth as well as severe clenching. It's a very common affliction affecting millions of individuals. Most people, to some degree, grind or clench their teeth here and there, but when the grinding becomes detrimental to your oral health, your Miami dentist can find you relief and […]
The month of October is recognized as National Dental Hygiene Month and there is no better time to reevaluate your oral health. So many of us put off our oral health because of time, money, fear or convenience and it's important to understand the consequences of putting off regular dental checkups and follow up appointments. […]
Sedation dentists across the nation struggle with getting their patients to floss regularly. Everyone knows how important it is, but people still choose to skip it from their daily routine. Sometimes it can hurt, cause bleeding and it's simply a little time consuming so people are not completing the task even though it can help […]
People generally shutter at the thought of a root canal, and rightfully so. Without the proper sedation dentistry application, a root canal can be very painful. The good news is that there are some things everyone can do to prevent a root canal from being part of your future. There is no guarantee you will […]
Many things can cause a toothache from cavities, molars, exposed roots and even a sinus infection. People don't generally think of a sinus infection contributing to tooth pain, but it can be the cause of your pain. Maxillary sinuses are located just above your teeth and when there is inflammation in this region it can […]