The Connection Between Oral And General Health The most obvious reason for taking care of your teeth is maintaining that perfect, pearly-white smile. But when it comes to oral health, cosmetics pale in comparison to some of the greater potential risks. The link between oral care and general health can be surprising and alarming. […]
When Should a Child’s First Visit to the Dentist Be? The American Dental Association (ADA) generally recommends a child’s first trip to the dentist by the age of 1. It sounds so early. However, in the majority of babies, teeth start to emerge anywhere from 4 to 7 months old. The best way to protect […]
New study suggests milk in helping fight tooth decay. A recent study from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry published by the Journal of the American Dental Association suggests that drinking milk after a meal might lead to less tooth decay. More information can be found in ScienceDaily, a popular site for […]
Unfortunately, millions of people suffer from bad breath; in fact, the number of people exceeds 90 million. An embarrassing and sometimes depression-causing matter, there are various ways to prevent and treat bad breath. More important than the smell of your breath, is your oral health. While poor oral hygiene often results in chronic bad […]
What NOT to Do When Brushing Your Teeth Everyone knows how important oral hygiene is, so we are going to go over common mistakes people make when brushing their teeth, by telling you what not to do! What NOT to Do: 1. Don’t Brush Your Teeth just ONCE a day. Millions of bacteria and […]
Dental Health Tips for Infants and Children Similar to general health, the health of your child’s mouth is extremely important. After all, we only get one set of teeth! Well, one set of permanent teeth. From infancy, being conscious and promoting the health of your child’s (or children’s) teeth and mouth is essential to their […]
Oral Clinics for Children Who Can’t Afford Dentistry A dental health initiative has been put into effect due to the lack of access to dental health care for students. A dental health initiative has been put into effect due to the lack of access to dental health care for students. The Department of Education has […]
Preventing Tooth Decay Your teeth are very important to your overall good looks, as well as your ability to chew food in order to live. Keeping your teeth in good condition is vital, and no one wants cavities, tooth decay or loss of enamel. Have you been taking proper care of your teeth lately? Here […]
How Dental Health Benefits Your Entire Body Oral health and good dental hygiene is important for more than simply your smile. A bad dental exam suggests that there may be other health problems occurring in the rest of your body. It’s really no wonder; the mouth is essentially the gateway to the entire […]