When it comes to keeping dental appointments, most people try to do on a regular basis. Some people aren’t as eager to visit the dentist and the frequency one should visit the dentist is often debated. Most people believe they should visit the dentist at least twice a year but a new study suggests that… Read More »
If you are missing teeth or need to have some teeth removed because of tooth decay, there are several different artificial teeth options. If you are going to talk to you dentist about artificial teeth, make sure you understand your options so you can choose the right type. Bridge A bridge is when fake teeth… Read More »
Everyone wants a pearly white smile, but drinking hot lemon water is not the way to get them. In fact, hot or warm lemon water could actually be staining your teeth and preventing them from being white. Many people are drinking hot lemon water as part of a healthy diet. It has many health benefits,… Read More »
Clear braces like Invisalign can improve the look of your smile by aligning your teeth and making them straighter. Most people have to wear braces for several months or years to see results. Because braces stay on teeth so long, white spots can often appear on the teeth once the braces are removed. These spots… Read More »
Dental care can be expensive, especially if you don’t have insurance. While many people do get adequate dental care, there are many others who put it off simply because they cannot afford it. This can cause more severe dental problems that can be even more expensive to fix when the time comes. May dentists are… Read More »
In order for a child to perform well at school, he must be healthy. A new study shows that the best students are also the healthiest and have the best dental and medical care. Children who are healthier miss less school, meaning they are present to learn more information. Healthy students are also less likely… Read More »
When you visit the dentist you often get scanned for a series of different things, including health problems. Many of those same scans can also pick up drug use. It is important for your dentist to know if you are taking or abusing any other drugs so he can determine what types of medication or… Read More »
It’s not secret that kids imitate the actions they see around them everyday to establish their own behaviors. This is true for dental care as well. Dentists everywhere are reminding parents that good dental hygiene is learned and that children who are taught to care for their teeth are more likely to do it into… Read More »
Your teeth can say a lot of about you and reveal a lot about your medical history and life. A recently study found that by studying a person’s teeth, experts can determine how much metals and toxin a person has been exposed to since birth. “Teeth are of particular interest to us for the measurement… Read More »
Oral cancers can be life threatening and while there are treatment options, many dentists, doctors and researchers are working to find a cause so they can work on better treatments and prevention. A recent study shows that one of the underlying causes of metastases in oral cancers could be a person’s immune response. “There’s a unique inflammatory… Read More »
