Don’t Forget Your Pet’s Dental Need We take them to the veterinarian because we worry about their overall physical health, but just because they’re animals does not mean we don’t have to think of their dental health. Dogs and cats’ teeth need to be maintained too for the betterment of their health. We […]
Xylitol Helps fight Cavities! Xylitol is a naturally occurring carbohydrate that looks and tastes just like ordinary table sugar. It is mostly extracted from renewable resources that are sustainable and environmentally friendly such as corn cobs. Xylitol acts as a natural sweetener that can be extracted from any woodsy fibrous plant material. It […]
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 […]
Giving Back To The Community Everyone always complains how expensive the cost of dental is. So it is quite refreshing to see one dental group give back to the community. Avon Dental Group (ADG) of Avon, CT has donated scholarships to high school students in their local area. They started donating 11years ago through Avon […]
Using urine to grow new teeth. Say what? There’s intriguing research that was recently published by the peer-reviewed journal Cell Regeneration on how your own urine can be used to create “tooth-like structures” using induced pluripotent stem cells or iPS cells for short. These cells are basically adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to an […]
DMD vs DDS: Is there a difference? What is the difference between DMD and DDS? Why is it they have two types of degrees? These acronyms make it sound confusing to the general public. First of all, DMD stands for Doctor of Dental Medicine and DDS stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery. And folks, there’s […]
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 […]
A Simple Solution To A Common Problem A gap developing between your upper front teeth is a more common dental problem than many people think, unless it’s deliberately done to make a fashion statement. Patients often don’t understand why it happens. Here’s a clear answer to that question and an affordable solution from the Ask […]
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 […]
Most Recommended Toothpastes MensHealth.com recently answered a question many people have—what toothpastes do dentists recommend? With so many brands and types of toothpastes to choose from, it can seem overwhelming when you’re shopping and want to try something new. MensHealth.com asked a panel of dentists what they’d recommend. The panel included Dr. Young; Mark Schlesinger, […]