You only get one set of adult teeth. That is why it is so important to take care of the ones you have. With people living longer and longer today, you are going to need your teeth for a while! If you want to maintain healthy teeth and gums and a fully functional smile, here…
Technology has had a dramatic effect on our world. Just think about how different our daily life is today than it was ten years ago. Ten years ago, most people owned a cell phone and a home computer. These days, many people own a laptop, iPad, smart phone, iPod and more. We no longer send…
For years now, there has been an ongoing debate regarding the safety of amalgam dental fillings. Amalgam fillings contain Mercury, a known neurotoxin. For this reason, many worry that exposure to Mercury vapors emitted from Amalgam fillings could be harmful, particularly to children and pregnant women. In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released…
It is summertime! Time to relax and hang out with your family and friends and to enjoy some downtime with your kids while they are out of school. Unfortunately, summer also means an increased number of dental traumas, especially among children. This is because kids are more likely to play outside during summer and to…
A new report published as the lead article in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants concludes that dental implants are a cost-effective alternative to traditional treatments for missing teeth. The report is based on a systematic review of all available studies published in English between 2000 and 2010 relating to the cost-effectiveness of…
According to recent studies, as many as 75% of the population report some degree of dental phobia. For many, this fear is centered around dental anesthesia injections. For most, it is inconceivable to think of undergoing dental procedures such as fillings or root canals without anesthesia injections. However, for many, the thought of dental anesthesia…
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