***UPDATED: April 6, 2015*** Dental phobia is a condition that has millions of individuals avoiding the dentist out of fear and anxiety of all things dentistry related. Skipping regular examinations and cleanings can lead to a plethora of health problems,…
Finding a good dentist can go a long way in improving and maintaining an individual’s oral health. Obviously, visiting the dentist regularly is critical, but even more important is the effort with which a person maintains a positive oral hygiene…
Thanks to modern day dental technology, the practice of receiving a dental crown is becoming a whole lot easier. A dental crown is a custom-made cap that is permanently placed over a damaged tooth to restore shape, strength, and aesthetics. …
***UPDATED: May 9, 2014*** National Facial Protection Month may be over, but the importance of wearing a mouthguard is still in the news. According to a recent Medical News Today article, a study has found that young athletes who wear…
Have you noticed a change in your gums over time? Is your gum tissue lowering its position on your teeth, causing pain and an unsightly smile? Gingival recession, or gum recession can be caused by a number of habitual actions,…
Visiting the dentist has long been thought of as a chore, given a negative pretense due in large part to pain that is often associated with common dental procedures. Unfortunately, this leads to the avoidance of the recommended bi-annual trip…
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has recently release some great news. In preparation for their 8th annual Root Canal Awareness Week, taking place between March 30 and April 5, 2014, they conducted a survey to gauge the general feelings…
***UPDATED: March 26, 2015*** While the world is now aware of the potentially hazardous effects of excessive sugar consumption, a recent analysis of historical documents suggest that the sugar industry tried to keep consumers in the dark for as long…
For years, the use of dental amalgam fillings has been under fire after some people have seemed to be harmed by their mercury fillings while others appear to be fine. Several studies have been conducted with inconsistent results, leading many…
Are you afraid/anxious/nervous/uncomfortable about going to the dentist? Well, guess what? So are millions of other people around the world. Often times, our fears stem from a deep-rooted, often illogical idea of what an experience could be like. Being scared…
