According to a Metlife study done over half of parents surveyed, (60%), stated their kids do eat sugary foods at least once a day. Though parents should consider how often their children are eating sugary snacks, and if parents cannot brush their child’s teeth after eating a such a snack, to at least rinse with … Read more
According to the Surgeon General, tooth decay is the single most common childhood disease. According to the office of the Surgeon General, tooth decay is five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. Parents should speak to their pediatricians to learn more about how their child’s oral health can … Read more
A study done by MetLife reveals many parents are not following recommended guidelines for brushing, flossing, and other dental care habits for optimal pediatric oral health. The report goes on to state that 23% of surveyed parents, have been told by a dentist or hygienist that their child was at risk for tooth … Read more
Smoking linked to poor oral health. According the report put out by the National Center for Health Statistics, not only are smokers four times more likely as those who have never smoked to have poor oral health status, but they are twice as likely to have had three or more oral health problems.
Although there are many do-it-yourself teeth bleaching kits you can get for whitening your teeth, some of these teeth whitening systems are known to damage your tooth enamel and not provide the whitening you may want to have. There are benefits that professional teeth whitening will have for you. Most professional dentist will guarantees results. … Read more
Plaque can build up on seniors teeth very quickly, because of that seniors need to maintain good oral hygiene habits. Daily brushing and flossing is very important in reducing plaque build up. Since seniors have a higher risk of gum disease, making sure plaque does not build up is essential in oral health care. It … Read more
Oral health care is important regardless of age. However for seniors they are at a higher risk for oral health care issues. The advancing age put many senior at risk for a number of dental care issues such as Dry Mouth, Darkened teeth, and Tooth Loss due to Gum disease. Age even has an effect … Read more
Dental HMO plans are normally a more affordable dental care insurance plan then your PPO dental insurance plans. They also have few limitations the many PPO plans. However one limitation that dental HMO plans come with is that there is no out side dental network. Under a dental HMO plan you have to choose a … Read more
Our mouth is home to thousands of germs and bacteria so is there any wonder that our breath may not be so fresh from time to time. Food and drinks can have an immediate effect on our breath though not normally long lasting. What you should take note of is when you have bad … Read more
Researchers keep finding better ways to help build up bone in the jaw that is too thin to support the anchoring of dental implants. Studies using bone inducing proteins could help to improve dental implant success in cases where bone-loss presents a challenge, according to Georgia Health Sciences University.
No real surprise that smoking can cause yet another health issue. According to a New Study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to oral disease. The mouth of a healthy person contains a stable ecosystem of healthy bacteria, however research on the mouth of a … Read more
The early stages of periodontal disease show few warning signs or symptoms. Many people go unaware of a periodontal problem until their gums become soft and bleed slightly when they brush their teeth. As the periodontal disease progresses, there are more-serious changes, a person would start to notice. some of these signs are: … Read more
An NYU nursing-dental research team has found, that oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c. Hemoglobin A1c blood glucose measures from oral blood compare well to those from finger-stick blood, the researchers say. The findings are from a study funded by an NYU CTSI grant … Read more
Estimates show about 1.1 million men and women suffer for eating disorders in the UK. This figure is even thought to be higher since many people with eating disorders keep the problem secret. A study done by University of Bergen in Norway, showed that patients who suffer from eating disorders, such as Anorexia and Bulimia, … Read more
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums. This commonly occurs because of films of bacteria that accumulate on the teeth which is called plaque. A person who has gingivitis will normally have red and puffy gums. Their gums will most likely bleed when they brush their teeth. Generally, gingivitis can be resolved … Read more
Preventive dental care is the number one way to prevent tooth decay in children. Primary (Baby) teeth are week and can quickly be destroyed by sugar and decay, causing pain and discomfort associated with tooth decay. However prevention is the key to avoiding dental decay and high cost dental care. Helpful preventive dental care tips: … Read more
Though the word is getting out about baby bottle tooth decay there are still many people that are unaware of the dental hazard that baby bottles can have on baby teeth. Some parents may put sugary liquids in bottles or dip pacifiers in sugar to make them more appealing to their baby. However … Read more