These days, consumers are faced with an almost overwhelming number of choices of toothpaste, each promising to deliver white, healthy, cavity-free teeth. As a general rule, you should only buy toothpaste marked with the seal of the American Dental Association (ADA). This seal indicates that the product has been thoroughly tested by dental professionals and […]
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It’s a complaint many dentists hear all too often: “Dentistry is so expensive. I just can’t afford it.” The cost of dental care is a valid concern, but one that should be weighed carefully against the greater context of healthcare costs. In our last entry, we discussed the link between poor dental hygiene and heart
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Neglecting our oral health doesn’t just make for unsightly teeth and uncomfortable trips to the dentist; it can also have measurable negative effects on other aspects of our health as well. In the past decade, a number of studies have concluded that poor oral health can actually increase our risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Common sense might tell us that when someone suffers from gum disease it is just their mouth region that becomes affected. However, this isn’t necessarily true. Gum disease is an infection of your gums. This can cause adults to lose their teeth. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it) gum disease is
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Aside from annual teeth cleanings, flossing is one of the most important and effective ways to keep your teeth and gums both clean and healthy. Needless to say, it is not something that you should ever think about skipping out on or replacing with some other method. You should at least floss once a day
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When it comes to oral care, there are two teams; those who root for manual toothbrushes and those who root for electric. The real question here is which is better? The manual toothbrush has been around for much longer, but technology has ways of helping improve situations. When the two go head to head, which
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For years teens and pre-teens feared them, and then there were the late bloomers who ended up with them in early adulthood. Braces, once horrifying, are now quite stylish. They come in various styles and colors. You can even get them to match your eye color if you choose. Where did this metal mouth jewelry
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Oral health is something that is a huge factor in your overall health. This makes sense, because your mouth is used for so many different things like communicating, eating, and non verbal signals. Effects of Oral Health on Children’s Overall Well Being According to the National Institutes of Health estimates that 20%-30% of children suffer
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When looking at your calendar you may notice there are a lot of little holidays and times of remembrance. You also see there are days, weeks, and moths of awareness. Another one to consider is March 22-28, 2015. This is Root Canal Awareness week, according to the American Association of Endodontists. You may be thinking
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Just as with all surgeries, recovery time for dental implant surgery can vary from person to person. The number of teeth affected by the surgery and also how the patient handles their recovery by following instructions are two of the main factors that will determine recovery time. Most dental implant surgeries are performed under local
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Many individuals underestimate the importance of proper sleep on oral health. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects oral health. This condition leads
