***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…
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…
As the New Year quickly approaches, many are already gearing up for the most common resolution, finally taking care of that waistline. But did you know that an exercise routine could do more than just shed a few unwanted pounds?…
What are probiotics? To put it in simple terms, probiotics are good bacteria. What are they used for? One common example of a probiotic use is in fighting diarrhea due to antibiotic use. Have you ever experienced diarrhea while using…
Most mothers hope to give their children the best that life has to offer. Providing a safe and loving home, nutritious and balanced meals, and clean clothes to wear are just a few of the necessities that kids need to…
Dr. Noreen von Cramon-Taubadel, of the University of Kent, recently released her findings in a research project centered on a long debated theory related to orthodontic problems. The study conducted explored how the soft diet common amongst people in modern…
After four years of work with the departments of chemistry, biology, manufacturing, and materials science, a group of researchers from Washington State University have developed a technology that can create a material that looks, feels, and acts like bone. Such…
Once again, it’s holiday time, but unlike Halloween, the time between Thanksgiving and New Years can be a month long celebration for many Americans. Pies, cakes, cookies and chocolates are everywhere you turn from family gatherings to office parties. It’s…
There has been more and more research to suggest that oral health is linked to heart health and now another study directly links visiting the dentist with a decreased risk of heart disease. The new study consists of 100,000 participants…
