Modern dentistry is amazing, but there are still people who prefer to do their own dental work. When you are in the middle of the outback and are suffering from tooth pain, you may not be able to wait to get to a dentist. The outback dentist found himself in a similar situation and pulled… Read More »
Some children look forward to visiting the dentist and even remind their parents to schedule their appointments regularly. Many go for their first appointment and don’t know what to expect. One Michigan mother decided to record her son’s first trip to the dentist. She followed him into the dental office with her camera phone and… Read More »
Many dentists recommend babies make their first visit to the dentist before their teeth start to come in. This allows the dentist to check the mouth and make sure the teeth have room to come in and make sure there are no problems. Some people don’t take their babies to the dentist until they get… Read More »
Everyone wants a cleaner and healthier mouth and with the new year ahead, there is plenty of time to get one. Regular brushing and dental visit can make a big difference in the way your teeth and gum look and feel and can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. If you want a whiter… Read More »
Everyone has bad breath from time to time but it usually goes way after brushing and rinsing. Sometimes bad breath can be so bad that it ruins relationships. It can be embarrassing if left untreated and severe bad breath can be a sign of a serious problem. So how bad is your bad breath? If it doesn’t… Read More »
The materials used for dental fillings have changed over the year. While amalgam fillings were once popular, composite feeling are now the choice of many patients. In the future, dental fillings could be made of bioactive glass. The glass fillings would have the ability to fight off bacteria and would be durable and cosmetically appealing as well. Read… Read More »
If you like to kiss, you may be happy to know that a recent study shows that it could improve your oral health and your overall health in general. Kissing can make the immune system stronger by introducing the body to a small dose of a virus over time and helping it build immunity. It… Read More »
Dentists in New York see more children with Medicaid than any private insurance. The percentage of children on Medicaid who had at least one annual dental visit increased in New York from 32 percent in 2005 to 43 percent in 2013. Other states see similar numbers. Medicaid covers most pediatric dental procedures and it is… Read More »
Not everyone is a fan of the dentist and many people are actually scared to have dental work done. Talk therapy could be helpful to these people. It gets down to the real reason of the fear and allows the person to think about why they are scared and whether or not that fear is… Read More »
If you enjoyed the unusually warm winter weather that Grand Rapids has been experiencing, get ready to get bundled up. Below freezing temperatures are expected to hit the area early this week. There may also be a chance of rain, ice and snow. Early mornings may be the coldest and road conditions could be dangerous. Drivers should watch for black… Read More »
