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Strong Teeth Begin Before Birth
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
Whether you’re expecting, thinking about growing your family or just planning for the future, there are many things you can do before your baby arrives to prepare him or...
Continue reading ...Man Loses 27 Teeth to Soda Habit
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
For nearly a decade, Michael Sheridan of Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland, suffered in silence, hiding his smile and his teeth from friends, family and the world. That’s because Sheridan was...
Continue reading ...Cancer and Periodontal Disease
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
According to a new study in the British Journal of Cancer, the bacteria Treponema denticola (Td) has been linked to pancreatic cancer. Treponema denticola (Td) is a bacterium commonly found...
Continue reading ...Considering Sedation Dentistry?
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
It’s been estimated that around 15 percent of Americans suffer from what is known as odontophobia, or dental anxiety. That’s about 40 million people! For many of those people, that...
Continue reading ...Caring for Oral Health Can Keep the Flu Away!
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
With a flu season that’s being called one of the worst in recent history, preventing the flu has become a major focus for many Americans. From flu shots to over-the-counter...
Continue reading ...Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation Promises Less Pain
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
According to the journal Medical News Today, an estimated 88 percent of people over the age of 65 have receding gums. Though the condition can be caused by many things,...
Continue reading ...Want to Protect Dental Implants? Consider These Five Factors
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
With the average dental implant costing upwards of $4,500, it makes sense that you’d want to protect your investment. But between implant failure and the rare instance of implant fracture,...
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February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
Last modified: April 10th, 2021
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s still a very important one – and it has nothing to do with candy hearts and roses! February is...
Continue reading ...New Study Reveals Connection Between Hyperparathyroidism, Bone Loss
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is a condition caused by the overactivity of the parathyroid glands, the four small glands that surround the thyroid. Located in the neck, the parathyroid glands produce parathyroid...
Continue reading ...Avoid These Common Oral Health Blunders Many New Parents Make
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
Caring for a new baby can be a wonderful but overwhelming experience – especially if your parenting relies more on wisdom than scientific fact. While our mothers and grandmothers may...
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