There are many dental offices that are offering buy Halloween candy from children. Some of them aim at giving the candy to soldiers or the less fortunate and others are just hoping to help the kids avoid cavities. While many parents are happy to hand over their children’s candy, most kids are just not onboard.… Read More »
No matter how well you brush, you may still have stained teeth. Stains can come from foods, drinks, smoking or certain medications and brushing alone may not be enough to get rid of them. You may want to try whitening products, but depending on the stains, they may not work either. Your dentist can perform professional… Read More »
Not everyone has dental insurance and those who don’t can sometimes struggle with affording the dental care they need. There are simple ways to make dental care more affordable. A dental health savings account is just one of the many ways that you can prepare for dental costs and now be left in a situation… Read More »
Apples are a great snack and can help you stay healthy and fit. You already know that an apple a day can keep the doctor away, but how about the dentist? Apples also contain tannins, which are good for your teeth. Tannins are believed to remove the stickiness from the gums and teeth and could help… Read More »
Wouldn’t it be nice if it was possible to regrow a tooth that had fallen out or been extracted? Many people lose their teeth to early in life and would love to regrow them. While humans may not be able to regrow teeth, a recent study found that fish can. The study also offered hope… Read More »
When it comes to dental care, not everyone has a way to get to the dentist. Many elderly people and people without vehicles simply cannot make it to a dentists office and often do not get the dental care they need. Mobile dentistry offers a solution to that problem. A group of student engineers in… Read More »
Many people struggle with sleep apnea, a condition that causes a person to stop breathing is his or her sleep. The body reacts by sending signals to the brain that tell it to wake up. This can disrupt sleep and leave you feeling tired and unrested. You probably didn’t know that a dentist can treat… Read More »
Thrush is an oral infection that can affect anyone. It is most commonly found in infants and the elderly. Although it has been around for years, it can be hard to treat. Researchers recently found a sneaky and surprising way to treating the infections. “Many people who wear dentures, use inhalers or have been treated… Read More »
A child’s dental hygiene is the responsibility of their parents, but if dental care was offered I school would it help make children more likely to car for their teeth at home? Dental care and hygiene importance was once taught in elementary schools, but very few schools discuss is nowadays. This mean children only know… Read More »
You know that you are supposed to floss daily, but many people choose not to do it. Not only can it be inconvenient, but some people just don’t see the need for it. The truth is, not only are people not flossing they are lying about it to their dentists. “Patients often act rather sheepish when… Read More »
