Date with a Dentist is Good for your Heart
Date with a Dentist is Good for your Heart From Mehmet Oz, MD and Michael Roizen, MD What’s better than walking out of the dentist’s office with a megawatt smile, the slick feel of justpolished teeth, a free toothbrush and knowing that’s over? How about a 33 per cent...
What is Dentin Hypersensitivity (sensitive teeth)?
Dentin hypersensitivity, more commonly referred to as sensitive teeth, can be defined as short, sharp pains that come from exposed dentin (the second layer of the tooth beneath the hard enamel that contains the inner pulp). Individuals with sensitive teeth may find...
The Correlation between Oral Health, Heart Disease, and Diabetes
The Correlation between Oral Health, Heart Disease, and Diabetes. Two more recent studies further reinforce the link between oral health and systemic health. The first study, Cochrane Database of Systemic Reviews (May 2010) found that treating Type 2 diabetes...
Wisdom Teeth: Why Do We Have Them?
WHEN DENTISTS SEE emerging wisdom teeth are going to cause dental problems, wisdom tooth removal is likely in the cards.
When and how to get rid of your Baby’s Pacifier
Many babies are calmed and soothed by sucking on pacifiers during naps or at bedtime. Pacifiers can be a very positive experience for your children, especially during their first six months of development. In addition to its calming effect, studies indicate that...
The Link Between Osteoporosis And Gum Disease
WHAT DO OSTEOPOROSIS and gum disease have in common? Bone loss!
Next Time You Burn Your Mouth On Pizza…
SOMETIMES YOU JUST CAN’T RESIST! It’s SO cheesy and saucy—right out of the oven! You dive in and take your first bite…
A Quick History Lesson About Dental Comfort
DID YOU KNOW THAT A DENTIST discovered anesthetic? It’s true. Life-saving surgeries were made possible in part by a dentist’s attempts to make his patients more comfortable! Before the days of “preventative” dental care, painful tooth extractions were a way of...
How Stress Can Affect Your Oral Health
DID YOU KNOW THAT STRESS can have an effect on your oral health? As if you needed any more on your plate!
Tooth-Healthy Entertaining Tips
ENTERTAINING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? Throw a party that your guest’s teeth can appreciate too with some tooth-healthy tips.
