***UPDATED: February 3, 2015*** There’s more good news for green tea drinkers and oral health enthusiasts. Research out of Penn State has shown that a compound found in green tea may trigger a cycle that kills oral cancer cells while…
There is a new enemy-of-the-tooth emerging in a generation of children who won’t drink water. With the popularity of flavored waters, fruit juices, and smoothies soaring, more and more kids are experiencing an abnormally high incidence of tooth decay, according…
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…
Ten days into the New Year, and you could be one of the millions of Americans abandoning their resolutions. The most common ones, quitting smoking, losing weight, and getting more exercise, can be challenging to make part of your everyday…
***UPDATED: June 2, 2015*** A recent study found that the natural chemicals found in licorice roots might assist in the prevention of tooth decay. The chemical compound, trans-chalcone, blocks the action of a key enzyme, Sortase A, which enables bacteria…
***UPDATED: March 10, 2015*** Nearly 8 million Americans are currently living with diabetes unknowingly, and many more who do know they have the disease, have poor glycemic control. While not everyone visits their dentist annually, they are more likely to…
Everyone knows that you’re supposed to floss your teeth daily, but few of us actually do. Instead, we feel guilty at our semi-annual dental visit when the hygienist scolds us for allowing gum disease causing plaque to grow between our…
Sedation dentistry has seen a significant increase in popularity as many patients find trips to the dentist very traumatic. Anxiety runs high as people try to prepare themselves for the pain associated with simple procedures, like having a cavity filled. …
Dr. Sanchez is going to be on national TV tomorrow, December 13, at 8:30 am EST on Telemundo’s TV Show “Levantate” talking about dentistry. Tune in! You don’t want to miss his valuable information. (Miami local Channel 51)
The results from a very unique and interesting study have linked a decrease in jaw size to the aging process. A cohort of dentistry students at Malmö University in Sweden participated in the research that spanned 40 years. It started…
