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…
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…
The negative effects of poor dental health on your overall health and quality of life have already been well-established. However, a new study suggests that poor dental health may also be linked to Alzheimer’s disease: a devastating illness that causes confusion, dementia and a variety of other symptoms. The study was conducted by researchers at…
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…
For years now, there has been an ongoing debate regarding the safety of amalgam dental fillings. Amalgam fillings contain Mercury, a known neurotoxin. For this reason, many worry that exposure to Mercury vapors emitted from Amalgam fillings could be harmful, particularly to children and pregnant women. In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released…
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…
For years we have known that bacteria in the mouth causes gum disease or periodontitis. However, the specific bacterium was not identified until recently. Recently, this bacterium was identified as NI1060. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan and published in the journal Cell Host and Microbe, reports that NI1060 not…
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…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 19% of children between the ages of two and nineteen have untreated dental caries (cavities). The statistics show that approximately the same percentage of boys and girls have untreated cavities and that the percentages of cavities is higher in black and Hispanic children…
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