Pure Dental Health Dentistry and You You arrive home from work and immediately head to the mailbox to check for a package. As you start sifting through the letters, you come across a note from your high school class. Your high school reunion is fast approaching, and you keep debating if you should attend. While…
We know that practicing good daily oral hygiene including brushing and flossing your teeth daily leads to improved dental health, however, a recent study shows that it may also be important for maintaining good overall health. Researchers from Yale University School of Medicine discovered that changes in the mouth bacteria preceded the development of Pneumonia…
Article Title: Dentist Gives Advice to Keep Holiday Smiles Bright Article Source: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2011/12/17/dentist-gives-advice-to-keep-holiday-smiles-bright Article Review: Through this health news article, the Academy of General Dentistry gives advice about how to keep your teeth in the best shape during the holiday season. During the holidays, more parties lead people to consume more sugary drinks and…
It is that time of the year where you see ghosts and goblins, spiders and skeletons lurking around every corner. Halloween is upon us bringing many reasons to get spooked. However, visiting the dentist should not be one of those reasons. Dental phobias are real, but visiting the dentist can actually be a comfortable and…
Have you ever heard the expression, “you are what you eat?” While this old saying may not be exactly true, it does bring up a good point: what you eat directly affects your overall health, including your oral health. Improving your diet can help decrease your risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It can…
A recent study published in the May/June issue of General Dentistry, a peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, reported that a significant increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, particularly among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth. The study reports that the high acidity levels in the drinks erode…
If visiting the dentist for a procedure such as a a root canal, crown or filling makes you full of fear and dread, you may not need to worry. Today, dentists offer several different options for pain relief ranging from just a local anesthesia to numb the area of treatment to complete unconscious sedation. It…
Brushing your teeth at least twice daily is an important part of an oral health plan and can help to prevent both tooth decay and gum disease. However, brushing your teeth too hard and/or using the improper technique can actually cause damage to your gums and cause them to recede. Gum recession is the process…
Periodontal disease is an infection of the bones and tissues surrounding the teeth. If not treated properly, it can lead to serious oral health issues and even tooth loss. Research has shown that women may be more susceptible to periodontal disease during certain times in their lives when hormonal changes are taking place including puberty,…
The medications that you take, whether they are over the counter or prescribed by a doctor, have a significant effect on your oral health. For this reason, it is important to make your dentist aware of any medications you are currently taking or about to begin taking. The most common side effect of medications is…
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