If you have a dental crown you know how fragile they can be. You may be scared that one could break or fall off if you aren’t careful. This is possible and if it happens you need to have the crown replaced. Dr. Marianna Farber says there are plenty of ways to avoid having your… Read More »
Going off the college is a time when many young adults get their first taste or freedom and independence. It is also a time when they can put their health and hygiene to the side to focus on other things. A recent study showed that many college student neglect their teeth with they go off… Read More »
When you visit the dentist you often get scanned for a series of different things, including health problems. Many of those same scans can also pick up drug use. It is important for your dentist to know if you are taking or abusing any other drugs so he can determine what types of medication or… Read More »
When it comes time to get dentures, the longest part of the task can be waiting on them to be fitted and made. Most denture fittings take at least a few days and in some cases you have to be fitted over and over again to get the best fit. 3D digital scanning can help… Read More »
Dental surgeons face a lot of challenges and one of them can be finding the time and location to continue training. Surgery methods and techniques are always changing and improving and surgeons need to stay on top of the technology to provide the best care for their patients. A recent team of researchers decide to… Read More »
It’s not secret that kids imitate the actions they see around them everyday to establish their own behaviors. This is true for dental care as well. Dentists everywhere are reminding parents that good dental hygiene is learned and that children who are taught to care for their teeth are more likely to do it into… Read More »
Your teeth can say a lot of about you and reveal a lot about your medical history and life. A recently study found that by studying a person’s teeth, experts can determine how much metals and toxin a person has been exposed to since birth. “Teeth are of particular interest to us for the measurement… Read More »
Oral cancers can be life threatening and while there are treatment options, many dentists, doctors and researchers are working to find a cause so they can work on better treatments and prevention. A recent study shows that one of the underlying causes of metastases in oral cancers could be a person’s immune response. “There’s a unique inflammatory… Read More »
The cost of dental care is on the rise in the United States and many citizens are having a hard time affording the procedures and treatments they need. Among those who are struggling to afford dental care are seniors. A recent study shows that many seniors are heading to Mexico to find for affordable care.… Read More »
There has been much debate about whether or not pregnant women should have dental treatments during pregnancy. The concern comes from fear that any medications using during the treatment or the stress of the treatment could affect the unborn child or pregnancy. A recent study found that it is safe for women to undergo most… Read More »
