The High Cost of Dental Care One of the most cited reasons for not visiting the dentist, or receiving dental treatment, is cost. Repairing a chipped tooth or having a crown placed on a severely decayed tooth can cost a…
The holidays are upon us, and with them come a host of temptations that have the potential to derail our oral health. Many people make an effort to avoid the typical holiday weight gain, but with so much evidence connecting…
Have you ever had a toothache that caused blinding pain? If so, you’re not alone. According to researchers at Duke University, people consistently rate pain in the head, face, eyeballs, ears and teeth as more disruptive and emotionally draining than…
If you’re like me, you’re shocked that Thanksgiving is next week. Wasn’t Halloween like three days ago? We just got over the sugar-rush in my household, and now The Feast of the year is staring us down. Don’t get me…
When asked what they dislike most about their smile, many adults are quick to respond about discoloration. According to statistics, the teeth whitening industry brings in a staggering $11 billion annually, showing just how much people wish to improve the…
National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated every November in an effort to recognize and honor those who care for family members across the county, as well as raise awareness of the issues that accompany this great responsibility. There are approximately…
Did you know that more than 30 million adults in the United States have diabetes, and 1 out of 4 of them don’t even know it yet? The risk of death for adults with diabetes is actually 50% higher than…
As the weather starts to turn and we start looking forward to the holidays ahead, there’s one more “season” upon us too: cold and flu season. Taking care of your body while under the weather is a top priority, and…
Flossing is an important part of any dental hygiene routine, and a recent survey conducted on behalf of Waterpik found that Americans have some pretty strange habits when it comes to cleaning between their teeth. 1,005 adults completed the survey…
The current oral health trend of using products containing activated charcoal to whiten teeth has recently been examined by a leading charity in the United Kingdom. The Oral Health Foundation analyzed research that claimed the products were safe and effective,…
