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…
A recent study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research suggests that infection with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) could be linked to poor oral health, including gum disease. In the study, researchers from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston analyzed data from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). This survey…
If you are a working professional or a parent or both, you know how difficult it can be to get regular dental care for yourself and for the members of your family. If your job is really demanding, as most are, or if your employer is not very understanding, you may be hesitant to take…
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…
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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