Dental disease is nearly 100 percent preventable yet fewer then 30 percent of people follow their dentist’s advice to brush and floss twice a day. People are dropping the ball with their at home dental care habits. In some state nearly 40 percent of people with dental insurance still do not regularly see their dentist. … Read more
Rising tooth decay in young children. The number of preschoolers with serious dental tooth decay is on the rise, across all income levels. Some young children have six to ten cavities. Some of the reasons for the increased rise in tooth decay among young children, is mainly snacking and juices or other sweet drinks t … Read more
Too many American, particularly kids are showing up in emergency rooms with rotten teeth issues. According to surveys done by the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 10 state within the past three years, the percentage of third graders with untreated tooth decay running as high as 40 percent in Arizona, to just … Read more
It is important to keep in mind that by having proper dental care habits at home and seeing a dentist regularly, not only helps to reduces the risk or tooth decay and gum disease, but save you money in the long run. Preventive dental care services such as, office visits, X-rays and cleanings are much … Read more
Many parent do encourage their children to practice proper dental care habits at home. But having the right dental health care products for your children to use is important as well. For children who do not brush their teeth on their own yet, you may want to avoid toothpaste with fluoride until they know not … Read more
More then 130 million Americans do not have dental insurance. Those that are lacking insurance tend to put of dental care due to cost. Even though early childhood is a critical time period for kids to learn effective dental health care habits, many parents can not afford their needed dental care. Many schools in effort … Read more
Having good dental care habits established early on could help avoid dental issues in the future. Good oral health care is more the just having healthy teeth. According to the Surgeon General oral health is integral to general health care. However, sadly many parents may not realize proper dental care, like traditional medical care should … Read more
Dental care cost can be high even just preventive dental services without dental insurance can cost over $150. Where as most dental insurance plans provide preventive dental care for free. Keep in mind you have an obligation to pay as agreed to the dentist any dental service provided. If you can not afford dental treatment … Read more
It is important to understand that your family dentist is not a mind reader. You have an obligation to be truthful with your dentist. What you do not reveal they can not know. If you have additional information tell them and do not hold back on your opinions and or feeling this go for positive … Read more
When taking your child to see a dentist here are some tips that you should know. Make sure that the dentist provide you complete information about any dental care services being advised. Make that the dentist explains things to you in a language you can under stand. (Note Many dentist have their own language “dental … Read more
It is important that children’s dental and oral health care needs are met. Having healthy teeth and gums is also important to a child over all health care. In order to meet a child dental care goals it is important to have proper preventive dental care habits at home, as well as a dental care … Read more
CHIP or Children’s Health Insurance Program helps to provide free or low-cost health coverage for more than 7 million children up to age 19. CHIP provides coverages to U.S. citizens and eligible immigrants. CHIP is Available in Every State and in general children in families with incomes up to $44,100 year (for a family of … Read more
The Rising Concerns about Dental X Rays and X Rays Risks. There are many people that have worries about dental x-rays being taken on an annual basis. This worries are compounded if they had recent medical x-rays also taken. It may help to understand that a complete series of dental X-rays emits as much radiation … Read more
A course it goes almost without saying that smoking or chewing tobacco is in no way good for your health. However with regards to oral health, if you smoke or chew you have a high risk of gum disease and oral cancer. Men are affected twice as often as women and 95 percent of oral … Read more
Men oral health care is just as important as women oral health care however, men are less likely then women to take care of their oral health needs. Even though good oral health as been linked with longevity, the common factors associated with infrequent dental checkups is just being male. Men are less likely then … Read more
NIH study in rats suggests that support cells modulate brain circuit activity. Traditionally, scientists thought that star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes were steady, quiet supporters of their talkative, wire-like neighbors, called neurons. Now, an NIH study suggests that astrocytes may also have their say. It showed that silencing astrocytes in the brain’s breathing center caused … Read more
There is a new ingredient in toothpaste, developed by dentists, called Novamin. Novamin can reduce teeth sensitivity. Many times teeth become sensitive when gum tissue recedes, exposing a tooth’s roots. Roots contain small holes or tubules that lead directly to the tooth nerves. Novamin plugs up the holes cutting off contact with nerves and eliminating … Read more