If you are suffering from bad breath you may be embarrassed or even medically concerned. You don’t have to deal with bad breath, there are ways you can prevent or avoid it. Of course brushing can prevent it and mints and gum can help cover it up, but to truly get rid of bad breath… 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 »
Drug addictions are serious problems in most areas and the have become so bad that many dentists have been forced to change their pain killer policies. Many addicts are coming to dentists for pain killers and expect to load up on drugs for simple dental procedures that may not require any at all. Although dentists… Read More »
Dental care is not an option for some people, simply because they can’t afford it. In order to help more people get the dental care they need, some dentists are offering their services for a pay as you feel fee. That means patients can pay however they feel they should or as much as they… Read More »
While many veterans are entitled to benefits that include free dental care, not all veterans are eligible for such care or receive it. In order to make sure veterans get the dental care they need and deserve, many dentists are offering free dental care to veterans. “I was trying to get my teeth worked on… Read More »
Once tooth enamel is gone, it’s gone, or at least that is what dentists have always said. A recent study found that a new painless procedure could help regrow tooth enamel. The procedure known as “Electrically Assisted Enhanced Remineralisation,” can help repair teeth that are slightly damaged before a serious cavity forms. This could mean… Read More »
Many people have dental implants and many of them suffer from infections. Caring for your dental implants and practicing good oral hygiene can help prevent infections. Dentists have also found a new way to prevent infections. “The DentaPlas system consists of three layers, with two plasma polymer layers surrounding a center layer of silver. Within this… Read More »
Poor physical health can affect a football player’s performance on the field, but what about their dental health? A recent study shows that many professional football players have poor dental health and that it could be causing performance problems. “This study provides the most reliable evidence that oral health within professional football is poor, and… Read More »
Halloween and trick or treat are over and your kids probably have bags and bowls of candy that they just can’t wait to sink their teeth into. Before you let them start on those chocolate bars and lollipops, think about how too much candy could harm their teeth. Dentists are warning parents that while a… Read More »
When it come to the elderly, many of them do not get the dental care they need. Many elderly people have given up on their teeth and feel that there is no reason to see a dentist regularly. More and more dentists are reaching out the elderly to show them the importance of good dental… Read More »
