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…
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…
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…
It used to be that braces were associated with teen awkwardness and the middle school years. However, with the increasing popularity of adult braces, this is no longer the case. Advances in orthodontic dentistry such as clear aligner therapy, clear or ceramic braces and short-term orthodontics now provide a variety of attractive options for straightening…
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…
Lasers have been used in the field of dentistry since 1994 and their applications continue to expand. As a result, many innovative dental practices throughout the United States are now offering laser dentistry. Currently, dental lasers are being used for the following dental applications: Laser Cavity Detection – dental lasers can be used to detect…
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound that is used in the composition of plastics and resins. It is currently used in the manufacturing of many brands of plastic cups, food containers and baby bottles in the United States and many other countries. Many public health officials have become concerned that exposure to BPA may…
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