Nobody want to lost their teeth and some people are more at risk than other. While bad habits and poor oral hygiene can contribute to tooth loss, so can diabetes. In fact, a new study shows that people with diabetes are much more likely to loose teeth than those who do not suffer from the… Read More »
Nobody looks forward to a painful dental procedure, but pain is usually the worst part of a dental appointment. A new laser could make most dental procedures painless. “It vaporizes the tooth structure and it does it in such a way, it pulses so high that it doesn’t hurt,” Dr. Fantarella said, “All restorative procedures,… Read More »
Hermey the elf and Dr. Summerhays are both passionate about dental care and they recently announced that they will be starting a new, educational dental campaign. “Hermey’s passion for healthy teeth is unmatched,” said Dr. Summerhays. “We made great progress at our meeting and are very proud to announce our new joint campaign. Happy and… Read More »
The Willamette Dental Group focuses its studies on homecare and preventive therapy and provides individualized treatment programs for more than 400,000 members. They are also conducting some of the most exciting and innovative dental studies. “Willamette Dental Group is leading the country, and the world, in its scientific-based preventive care model,” said Dr. Joel White, a… Read More »
Many people don’t mind a simple dental procedure and others absolutely dread it. There are several different kinds of sedation, including conscious and unconscious sedation. Would you rather be awake and aware of what is going on or do you prefer to relax and fall asleep only to wake up when the procedure is complete?… Read More »
Many people drink sugar free drinks to avoid harming their teeth but a recent study shows that sugar free drink can he just as bad for your teeth as drinks that contain sugar. ” Both sugar-containing and sugar-free soft drinks (including flavored mineral waters) produced measurable loss of the tooth surface, with no significant difference… Read More »
You may think that smoothies are a great way to stay healthy and get the nutrients you need. Many people drink smoothies for the health benefits, but they could be harming your teeth. If you are drinking too many smoothies, talk to your dentist to find out if you need to cut back. “Every time… Read More »
Many people fear the dentist and have a hard time going to their appointments and caring for their teeth. While it can be hard to overcome such fears, cognitive therapy may be able to help. “Our study shows that after on average five CBT sessions, most people can go on to be treated by the… Read More »
Many people complain that they can’t afford the dentist or don’t have time to go, but can you really afford not to? If you neglect your teeth they are much more likely to decay and you are more likely to experience dental problems. This means a need for more expensive dental work. Your dentist can… Read More »
Tooth decay can be painful and unsightly, and most people have a hard time dealing with the pain. While there are over the counter medications that can help ease the pain for a while, it will eventually become too much to handle. Dentists and researchers are working on ways to rebuild and restore tooth enamel,… Read More »
