Dental implants are a revolutionary tooth replacement option that provides for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. Thanks to dental implants, people all around the world are able to once again eat the foods they love and speak, laugh, chew and smile with confidence. However, for many, the cost of dental…
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…
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 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…
Happy Father’s Day: a time to celebrate fathers all over the world. If your father is like most fathers, he probably sacrificed a lot for you. He made sure that you had everything that you needed, supported you and even disciplined you when necessary. If you are a father, you know what a challenging and…
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…
I once heard someone say that, “A good friend is someone who will tell you when you have bad breath.” Bad breath is a common problem that can be very embarrassing to deal with. Some cases of bad breath can be caused by eating certain foods such as onions or garlic. This type of bad…
If you have old silver amalgam fillings in your mouth, you may be wondering whether or not you should have them removed and replaced with another type of filling material such as composite resin or porcelain. You may have heard about the safety concerns surrounding silver amalgam fillings due to the fact that they contain…
We all know that exercise is good for us. Exercise is good for your cardiovascular health. It is also good for your mental health as exercising releases endorphins which can help to reduce your stress level. The fact that exercise is good for your overall health is pretty widely known but did you know that…
Most of us are aware of the fact that Fluoride helps to reduce the risk of tooth decay. This is why fluoride is often added to water as well as toothpastes and mouth rinses. Many dental practices across the United States also offer professional Fluoride treatments as an important part of a preventive dental treatment…
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