Do you love to drink soda and fruit juice? Did you know that these beverages are two of the biggest causes of dental erosion? Dental erosion occurs wen the enamel of the teeth is worn away by acid. The enamel is the hard covering of the teeth that protects them. If the enamel wears off,… Read More »
A recent study conducted by the Universities of Bradford and Durham found that by studying baby teeth, it may be possible to predict the health of a child. Researchers studied the baby teeth of several children growing up in several different scenarios during the 19th century. They found that how the teeth developed and their… Read More »
Do you have a habit of biting your fingernails? Did you know that biting your nails is bad for your teeth and overall health. Your fingernails and hand harbor many different types of germs, bacteria and viruses that you pick up from random surfaces throughout the day. If these germs get in your mouth, you… Read More »
Xylitol is a natural sugar substitute that s used in many foods and soft drinks. It is also used to flavor some toothpastes. There has been much debate about whether or not this sweetener can cause tooth decay and if it should be used in dental hygiene products. Several studies have been conducted to determine… 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 »
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 »
When A Beautiful Smile really Matters Marilyn Monroe is one of the icons of Hollywood beauty but Dr. LeRoy Nisson, dentist to the stars was only interested in her teeth. He also worked on Clark Gable and Howard Hughes’ teeth over the years. He tells a story of when Marilyn was asked by her director… Read More »
An Important Achievement Folks in Okemos, Michigan from Boyne City and Bronson voted to choose to continue optimally fluoridating their community water supplies. The Michigan Dental Association applauds the voters for protecting dental health, especially in children. Boyne City and Bronson city commissioners decided last summer to ask the voters to reaffirm the community’s policy… Read More »
Routine Visits are Still Important! The importance of taking your children to the dentist can never be overstated. An eleven year old girl named Journee was the last of four children to sit in the dentist’s chair and her dentist recognized some signs in the girl’s eyes that led her dentist to strongly recommend to… Read More »
