The history of dentistry just got a bit richer. According to a recent article from Science Daily, researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered multiple toothpick grooves and signs of other manipulations on teeth dating back 130,000 years. “As…
Recently, actress Demi Moore discussed her dental issues when she appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” The 54-year-old lost both of her front teeth, and she blames stress for the embarrassing and scary experience, according to a recent…
While there may not be an actual “Fountain of Youth” to help you live longer, there are a number of lifestyle choices you can make to help elongate your life. Eat a well-balanced diet, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, manage…
A recent study published in the journal Environment & Behaviour shows promise for the use of virtual reality in the treatment of anxious and fearful dental patients. According to a recent Science Daily article, a team of researchers at the…
It’s hard to believe that it’s already June, and summer is right around the corner! Calendars are filling up with vacations, graduation parties, BBQs and a slew of other fun events. But before it fills up completely, we’d like to…
According to a recent WebMD news article, individuals who smoke marijuana regularly may be setting themselves up for gum disease. “It is well known that frequent tobacco use can increase the risk of periodontal [gum] disease, but it was surprising…
Dental anxiety is a very real condition that keeps millions of Americans from visiting the dentist annually. Whether it’s fear of pain, cost, or simply the unknown, finding the right dental team is critical in taking steps to achieving the…
For the first time ever, the American Dental Association has awarded the ADA Seal of acceptance to a mouth rinse for the treatment of oral malodor. Actually, two ClōSYS Alcohol-Free Oral Health Rinses were accepted by the ADA Council on…
There is a well documented relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes, and while it isn’t fully understood, it is known that gum disease is very difficult to treat in patients with Type 2 diabetes. For patients without diabetes, periodontal disease…
Do you struggle with flossing regularly? A startup company out of Virginia may have the convenient solution you’re looking for. After developing its product over the last two years, Flossy Brush has just launched a new 2-in-1 dental cleaning tool,…
