Posts Tagged ‘ Dental Care ’

How Dental Care Can Affect Your Family’s Overall Health

You already know dental care is important if you want your family members to have a beautiful and healthy smile that will last a lifetime, but did you know that dental care plays a big role in the overall health of your family? Dental problems that are not dealt with can lead to other health problems… Read More »

  • Posted on: Jun 9 2015

Dental Care Important During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can do a lot to a woman’s body and most women work hard to stay healthy and keep their baby healthy during pregnancy as well. Eating right and staying active are just a few of the things that can lead to a healthy pregnancy and an easy delivery, but dental care is also important.… Read More »

  • Posted on: Jun 8 2015

Can A Dental Device Help Your Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a health problem that affects millions of people. In many cases it can be a sign of another health problem. There are currently a variety of sleep apnea treatments on the market but some can be expensive or uncomfortable and others just simply don’t work. A new dental device looks promising at… Read More »

  • Posted on: Jun 5 2015

Are Nursing Home Residents Getting The Dental Care They Need?

It can be difficult for the elderly to make it to dental appointments. Some do not have access to transportation, others may forget to write their appointment time and date down or just simply forget to go and others cannot  afford it. When an elderly person goes to a nursing home to live, most assume… Read More »

  • Posted on: Jun 2 2015

Dentists Face Extreme Challenges To Provide Children With Dental Care

Children in third world countries do not have adequate health care or dental care, so it’s not surprising that many of them face dental problems. Dentists around the world come together to try to offer dental services to children in underdeveloped countries, and often face extreme challenges that range from language barriers to putting their… Read More »

  • Posted on: May 28 2015

Study Finds That Some Immune Cells May Prolong Gum Inflammation

Gum inflammation occurs when the body attempts to fight an infection. A recent study found that many of the cells that can help build up immunities to certain infections can also help prolong gum inflammation.  Most of the cells that control inflammation and how the body reacts to an illness or infection, help balance the… Read More »

  • Posted on: May 25 2015

Traveling Dentists Offer Services To The Elderly

Do you take your ability to travel to the dentist for granted? Some people who need dental care are unable to make it to the dentist. The elderly in particular have a hard time making their dental appointments and keeping up with their dental needs. Many dentists are now traveling from door to door to… Read More »

  • Posted on: May 22 2015

Street Dentists In India Help The Poor

It’s not secret that many people can not afford dental insurance or dental care and in some countries, dental care is considered a luxury that very few are offered. Street dentists in India are trying to change that and have begun offering their services to the poor for affordable prices. “There are millions of poor… Read More »

  • Posted on: May 22 2015

Paying For Dental Care Without Insurance

Dental can be expensive and if you are not fortunate enough to have dental insurance, it can be even more costly. Many people without dental insurance avoid going to the dentist because they can’t afford it.  Nobody should have to go without dental care. There are ways to make dental care affordable even if you… Read More »

  • Posted on: May 20 2015

Naturally Occurring Amino Acid Could Improve Oral Health

There are numerous products that can help improve dental health and oral hygiene, but natural treatments are always best. A recent study shows that a natural occurring amino acid that is found in food can actually break down plaque. The amino acid is already used in many dental products to help treat tooth sensitivity. It… Read More »

  • Posted on: May 19 2015