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 »
If you child has severe dental problems or a dentist has to make room for teeth to come in or be adjusted with braces, your child may need to have one or several teeth removed. The dentist will only pull a child’s tooth if necessary and although it is a common procedure. it can be… 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 »
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 »
The secret to making a dental patients filling last longer could be as simple as watching the cement dry. A recent study found that paying close attention could make for better fillings. “Our works opens up the possibility of tailoring the strength of non-mercury cements by homing in on the special setting points, which we… 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 »
Every parent hopes that their children will grow up with good dental hygiene habits and have healthy teeth. The best way to ensure that your children are taking care of their teeth is to teach them proper dental care at a young age. If you aren’t sure how to get your children interested in caring… Read More »
