Teeth whitening has been around for years, and the demand for services and bleaching products is increasing. Feeling confident about your smile is so important and if removing stains and brightening your teeth helps, then it may be a service for you. Over-the-counter products for whitening are safe and affordable. They can be effective but […]
A smile can have a huge impact on perceived attractiveness and many people are very self conscious of their smile because of how important it is. More and more dentists are offering their patients a smile analysis to determine areas of a smile that can be improved. When a dentist completes a smile analysis they […]
The American Dental Association (ADA) is excited about the government's new recommendations on fluoride in drinking water across the nation. The ADA continues to advocate for community water fluoridation at proposed levels. According to the article "ADA Commends New Fluoride Recommendations" by Craig Palmer Dr. Raymond F. Gist, the president of the ADA, believes this […]
***UPDATED: December 20, 2013*** While gum chewing can be a great habit, especially in terms of promoting oral health (see below), a new study has found that the sticky stuff may be to blame for chronic migraines and tension headaches in some teens. The study, published in Pediatric Neurology, followed 30 young patients, all of […]
With the Internet literally in the pockets of nearly all individuals, it has become quite easy to access information about most topics. Whenever a question arises, (When should I feed my baby solid foods? How do I change the oil in my car? What’s a good recipe for guacamole?) we “Google” it and are immediately […]
***UPDATED: March 25, 2014*** A new scientific article linking secondhand smoke and cavities in children was recently published in The Journal of the American Dental Association. The authors of the piece examined 15 observational studies on the topic and determined that 10 of them showed a weak to moderate link between secondhand smoke and cavities […]