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…
Past research has shown dental implants to be a highly effective and successful treatment for missing teeth. That is why they are currently considered by many experts to be the “gold standard” in tooth replacement. However, results of recent large, international clinical trials have provided patients and dentists with an even higher level of confidence…
Have you ever dreamed that your teeth were falling out? You wake up in a cold sweat and run to the mirror to make sure you still have all of your pearly whites. Sound familiar? If so, you are not alone. This dream about tooth loss is one of the most common anxiety dreams reported.…
With the latest advances in cosmetic dental technology and techniques, it is now possible for virtually everyone to have the smile of their dreams: a smile that is healthy, confident and long lasting. However, with all of the cosmetic dental treatments available, how do you determine which solution or combination of solutions is right for…
Technology has transformed virtually every industry in America. With today’s advanced technology, we can now do things we never dreamed were possible. This is especially true in the field of dentistry. Using Denta™ CAM/CAD technology, dentists can now provide custom made dentures with increased accuracy and precision, in less time than traditional dentures. Dentca™ CAD/CAM dentures…
Are you tired of looking at a mouth full of metal whenever you open your mouth? If you had silver amalgam fillings placed in your mouth to fill cavities and are tired of them, you are not alone. Everyday, individuals all over the country have their old silver amalgam fillings removed and replaced with porcelain…
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