We all know how important it is to take care of your teeth. That is why it is vitally important to visit your dentist for routine dental healthcare. It is recommended that most people visit the dentist every six months for a dental cleaning and examination. If you have issues with your dental health such…
When is the last time you were screened for oral cancer? If it has been a while, or, if you have never been screened, now is the time. Most dentists, including Dr. Justin Scott of Pure Dental Health, offer oral cancer screenings as a part of a comprehensive dental examination. Screening patients for oral cancer…
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…
If you are a parent, you are already aware of the fact that children tend to mimic many of their parent’s views and actions. That is why we have to be careful what we do and say in front of our children. If you have ever used the expression “do what I say and not…
It is normal to experience bad breath occasionally, especially after eating foods such as garlic or onions. This can be easily corrected by eating a breath mint, chewing gum, or even better, by flossing and brushing your teeth after eating these types of foods. Sometimes it is just a matter of rinsing your mouth out…
Enhancing Your Smile You wake up, ready to jump into your routine. A sunrise bike ride followed by breakfast and reading the newspaper. You make your way to the shower to get ready for your day at work. As you look into the mirror, you sigh. “I just wish that I could enhance my smile,”…
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…
Article Title: What your mouth is trying to tell you Article Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37340814/ns/health-oral_health/#.UD_ZWFGRjzI Article Review: Your mouth can say more about you than you ever thought possible. In this health news article, researchers examine different parts of the mouth and what they can say about your overall health. Some areas of the body that were…
According to the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination (NHANES) Survey, (1999-2004), tooth loss in the United States has declined since 1970. However, despite advances in dental hygiene and dental techniques, tooth loss remains a problem for many Americans. An adult should have 28 permanent teeth, excluding the wisdom teeth. In the 1999-2004 NHANES…
Does the idea of a visit to the dentist make your palms start sweating and your heart start racing? If so, you may be experiencing dental phobia; a common problem that is shared by many people all over the world. For some, dental phobia can be so extreme as to prevent those who suffer from…
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