It’s that time of year again! Across the country, families and friends are getting ready to gather and express their gratitude for all of the wonderful blessings in life. Along with spending time with loved ones, the star of any…
It is often thought that electronic cigarettes are a safer alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes, but according to a recent Medical News Today article, in terms of oral health, vaping could be just as harmful as smoking. New research shows…
Soda Taxes It has been an historic election season with results that are still being talked about around the world. In addition to the controversial election of our next president, there were several other important decisions made on November 8th.…
About 10 percent of adults clench or grind their teeth, a practice known as bruxism. Symptoms experienced by those who grind regularly include headaches, jaw pain and cracks in the teeth. Additionally, according to a study out of Malmö University…
When you choose to join the Miami Dental Sedation Spa family, you are not only choosing a professional, cheerful, caring staff who strive to make you feel comfortable while receiving top-notch care. You’re also choosing to work with one of…
Did you know that dental anxiety is often passed down from parents to their children? It’s often unintentional, but kids have a keen sense and can pick up on our behaviors and attitudes. If you have anxiety about dental care…
For millions of kids around the country, today marks one of the highlights of the year. It’s Halloween!!! It’s one of the only days that dressing up is encouraged for all, and, even on a school night, kids get to…
Millions of Americans suffer from dental-related anxiety, or dental phobia. For some, visiting the dentist can be completely paralyzing, fear of needles, drills, or the unknown taking over. Many of those who experience dental anxiety simply avoid visiting the dentist,…
It’s no secret that smoking is a bad habit that has long-lasting, sometimes fatal, consequences. In fact, cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States alone. That’s about 1,300 deaths every day! Smoking…
Nearly everyone is the United States carries health insurance. It is the law after all. But dental insurance is a different story. According to the executive director of the National Association of Dental Plans, Evelyn Ireland, only about 64% of…
