Dentists and doctors have been warning patients for years about the link between gum disease and other health problems. Studies have found that treating gum disease can help avoid other illnesses, including prostate inflammation. “This study shows that if we treat the gum disease, it can improve the symptoms of prostatitis and the quality of… Read More »
Saliva is made up of mostly water. The tiny percent that isn’t water is mucus. The purpose of mucus it to keep saliva slippery and stretchy, so it can move around. A recent study shows that the mucous in saliva could also help fight tooth decay and other oral health problems. Saliva prevent bacteria from… Read More »
Tooth loss is something that most people related to aging. While it can be a major inconvenience, many elderly people think nothing of getting dentures to improve their appearance and make it easier for them to eat. Aside from cosmetic issues, a recent study found that tooth loss is also linked to mental and physical… Read More »
Are you one of those people who are always looking for a deal? Did you know there is a way to save money at the dentist just by asking for a sibling discount? Many dentists an orthodontists are happy to offer discounts to families with multiple children. That means you can save money on teeth… Read More »
A recent Forsyth study found that treating periodontal disease can help prevent heart disease. Dentists and doctors have linked the gum disease to heart disease in the past but now they have found that there is hope and that prevention is possible. The study showed that an oral treatment for Periodontal Disease that involved a… Read More »
Dental hygiene is important to humans, so why not animals as well. You may brush your dog’s teeth or even your cat’s teeth on a regular basis, but would you ever think of brushing a lion’s teeth? One rescued white lion recently made a trip to the dentist to have two of his missing teeth… Read More »
An Arizona has sign a law that will require all dentists to complete a background check before they can obtain a license to practice in the state. The new bill is designed to protect the public and ensure that all dentists are legally allowed to practice. The background checks will display all board discipline as… Read More »
Are you nervous about an upcoming dentist appointment? Before you reschedule and put it off, think about all of your favorite dental scenes in the movies. Could your next appointment really be that bad? There have been some pretty hilarious dentists in films over the years, and MovieFanFare.com recently polled fans to see which ones… Read More »
It’s no secret that dental hygiene and dental treatments have improved tremendously over the years, but have you ever wondered what it was like in the middle ages? You might think that people in the middle ages didn’t have the knowledge or skills to keep their teeth healthy, in reality they were able to keep… Read More »
Do you remember the tooth fairy? Perhaps you now have children who believe in her? Can you imagine what your childhood would have been like without the tooth fairy? Would you have been excited to lose your teeth? Did you know that the tooth fairy almost became outlawed in 1990? At a time when the… Read More »
