Gum disease is an extremely prevalent problem affecting many adults in the United States. Gingivitis and Periodontitis are both forms of periodontal disease. So what is the difference? The answer is that periodontal (gum) disease is progressive in nature and can range from mild inflammation of the gums to serious infection that can damage the…
If you are covered under a dental insurance plan, it is important for you to carefully read your benefits information and to fully understand your coverage, before you visit the dentist. This will ensure that you are able to take full advantage of your coverage. It will also help you know what to expect when…
Invisalign® invisible braces are a revolutionary orthodontic treatment that allows you to straighten your teeth with a series of clear, comfortable, custom aligners. The aligners are worn over your teeth to gently move them into the desired position. The aligners can be removed while you eat, brush and floss for better oral hygiene. Best of…
Dentistry, like most professions, has evolved quickly over the past few years due to increased technology. With the average American owning a multitude of electronic devices such as smart phones, laptops and iPads and having access to the Internet, email and text messages 24-hours a-day, we have become an immediate society. We are no longer…
According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, the population of Americans older than 65 years is expected to double to about 71 million by 2040. What’s more, the population of Americans older than 85 years is expected to increase to 9.6 million by 2030. As Americans are living longer and longer, their teeth are expected…
Periodontal (gum) Disease is a chronic infection of the gums and tissues surrounding the teeth. This common yet serious dental health problem has been associated with a number of other chronic conditions in the body. A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry Oral Health and Systemic Diseases in…
Today in the United States, access to dental care as well as dental education is better than it has ever been. However, despite these improvements, tooth decay (dental caries) in children in the United States remains a problem for many. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 60% of children in the…
Olympic athletes are used to training hard to achieve their goals. The physical regimen required to perform at the level of an Olympic athlete is more than most could bear. However, getting their oral health into shape is not usually a part of an Olympian’s training. However, that may change in the future due to…
There are only 21 days left until Halloween. That means that three weeks from now, kids, teenagers and even adults all over the country will be indulging in loads of sugary treats. Snickers, Sweet Tarts, Airheads, Twizzlers and more; these are the names we have come to associate with Halloween. Many parents worry about their…
It is almost Halloween, that time of year when little ghouls and goblins will roam the streets of neighborhoods all throughout the United States in search of the ultimate sugar high! Many of these kids will sport fake teeth that are crooked and missing as a part of their costumers. You know, the kind you…
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