Millions of people struggle with dental anxiety, and many of them happen to be kids. According to a recent article from Science Daily, 1 in 5 school age children are afraid of the dentist. Whether it’s caused by the fear…
If you’ve watched the news at all in the last day or two, you’ve likely heard the latest on the flossing debate. While dental professionals around the world have been recommending a daily oral hygiene routine, including flossing at least…
Do you find yourself always battling bad breath? If you follow the recommended dental hygiene routine of brushing twice daily, flossing regularly and using a mouthrinse but still experience halitosis, there may be a bigger issue at play. Many people…
Earlier this month, the Senate passed a new bill that will allow our nation’s veterans to purchase low premium dental coverage from private insurers. Sen. Richard Burr, R-NC, sponsored the VA Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act, which was passed on July…
If you’re like most people, your summer season will include some travel. Regardless of how far you go or how long you’re gone, here’s a list of teeth tips to consider before and during your trip. Safe travels! Check-up before…
Did you know that hormones may be responsible for your gum disease? Female hormones can have a large influence over just about every aspect of your health, including oral health. Here’s how it works: an increase in female hormones, estrogen…
Sugar in Sports Drinks I was recently at the grocery store with my children when my 8-year-old son began begging me to buy a 12-pack of gatorade bottles for his school lunches. I chuckled and told him, “Absolutely, not!” Afterall,…
A recent scientific development, out of the University of Nottingham and Harvard University, may make root canals obsolete in the future. The new treatment involves the use of regenerative dental fillings that would allow teeth to heal themselves, according to…
Linking oral health to other serious health conditions is nothing new, but recent research has made a discovery that is the first of its kind. According to an article from the American Academy of Periodontology, researchers in China found that…
When it comes to cavities, there’s a lot of confusion. And because the greatest weapon in the battle against oral disease is knowledge, let’s get the facts straight. Take a look at some of the most widely accepted myths and…
