Getting professional dental care is important for everyone. Most people go to a dentist for dental care; however, there are other alternatives when searching for a professional to help care for a person’s teeth and mouth. One of those professionals is a dental therapist. Dental therapists are licensed and trained for dental care, and they […]
Your dentist has probably advised you on how to brush your teeth, but are you really doing it right? Proper brushing fights tooth decay and can improve your overall health and well-being. Using the following ADA-recommended techniques will keep your smile clean and sparkling. How to Brush Your Teeth: Place your […]
While conspiracy theories can be fun and light-hearted and fun, they can also be dangerously misleading. Particularly when talking about health and what is and isn’t good for you, it is important that you have all the information so you can make an informed decision with respect to what you do and do not want […]
Breast Cancer and Oral Health Breast Cancer affects millions of lives every year – with approximately 1 in 8 women developing invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Early detection and risk reduction are more important than ever in the battle against breast cancer. The link between oral health and breast cancer is becoming more and […]
15 Reasons You Need To See A Dentist Many of us often go years without a visit to the dentist. Whether it’s due to fear, lack of money or because we have no idea that there’s even anything wrong with our teeth. Whatever the reason, visiting the dentist twice a year will do you and […]
Stop Thinking About Dental Care As An Afterthought Since its official implementation, some have been arguing about whether the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is working. Here’s what we do know – almost no one is focusing on how the ACA impacts dental care, or rather, how it doesn’t! You may be surprised to find that the ACA […]
Pregnancy and Oral Health Studies suggest that there is a tie between gum conditions and early underweight births for pregnant women. Expecting females that have a gum condition could be more likely to have a child that is born prematurely, as well as too tiny. It is said that gum illnesses can cause a raised […]
E-Cigarettes: The Smoking Alternative? We all know that tobacco does immense damage to our mouths. Regardless of how it’s consumed, whether it’s smoked or chewed, it has dangerous repercussions to our oral health. The damage can cause yellow teeth, periodontal disease, and even oral cancer. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,) […]
The cost of not brushing your teeth before bed Just how gross is it really to forget to brush your teeth before bed every once in a while? The answer: Bad news: It’s pretty gross. You probably already know that the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing those pearly whites twice a day. You […]
Health Concerns Your Dentist Might Detect Yahoo! Health contributor, Laura Tedesco, gives us a brief and clear rundown of what some of the health conditions your dentist might be able to detect by a simple dental exam. She touches on diabetes, heart disease, dementia, osteoporosis, and acid reflux disease. The link between two health […]