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
People may think that dental exams are about X-rays and teeth cleanings. Maybe a filling here or there if they are unlucky. However, dentist may be able to recognize and diagnose numerous other potential health problems. According to Dawn West, DMD, RN with Tuffs University School of Dental Medicine, when you go for a dental … Read more
Significant link between smoking and gum disease. According to a new study done at Ohio State University, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria. The study shows how cigarette smoke also wipes out good bacteria in the mouth making the tissue much more susceptible to attack from bad bacteria, which leaves … Read more
While many people many know the basic tips for staying healthy and feeling well is by having a balanced diet and exercise. However did you know your oral health can play a big roll in your overall health? By having good oral health care habits you can maintain not only good oral health but over … Read more
Dental implants can be are useful in several ways in order to replace missing teeth. A single implant can be used to replace a single tooth missing tooth. Where as if you are missing several teeth, or even all of your teeth, dentures or dental bridges can be attached to dental implants. Compared to tooth-supported … Read more
There are many people that have some aspect of their smile that they would like to improve. Cosmetic dentistry is a way to achieve a beautiful as well as healthy smile that you can feel confident about. If you do not like to smile simply because of the way your teeth look consult a cosmetic … Read more
Prevention is key to good dental health in babies. To avoid early childhood caries while nursing, avoid at will breast feeding after the first primary teeth begin to erupt. Babies should not fall to asleep with a bottle containing anything other then water. Fruit juices or soda should not be provided in a baby bottle. … Read more
Believe it or not dental problems can begin early. One of the bigger concerns is Early Childhood Caries (BBTD or Nursing Carries) Once a child’s diet includes anything besides breast-milk, erupted teeth are at risk of tooth decay. Early Childhood Caries can be preventable, with proper at home dental care habits for your child and … Read more
BBTD or Baby Bottle Tooth Decay is cause when a child is left with a baby bottle that has any liquid other the water. To avoid BBTD do not put your baby to bed with a bottle. Milk, formula, fruit juices and other such drink all have sugar in them. If sugary liquids stay on … Read more
Many people may know that fluoride protect teeth from tooth decay. Fluoride can even heal early tooth decay. Fluoride is added in drinking water of many towns and cites, ask your dentist if your water has fluoride in it. If not ask about other kinds of fluoride treatments that can help keep your child’s teeth … Read more
Preliminary results suggest strokes also affect the eye. Research into curious bright spots in the eyes on stroke patients’ brain images could one day alter the way these individuals are assessed and treated. A team of scientists at the National Institutes of Health found that a chemical routinely given to stroke patients undergoing brain scans … Read more
Having healthy teeth are important even for baby teeth. Having health teeth and good oral habits starts from home. Children need healthy teeth in order to help them chew and to speak clearly. Baby teeth also hold the space for their adult teeth to come in correctly. Make sure you are taking proper care of … Read more
As soon a your child teeth erupts tooth decay can occur. There for once your child cuts their first tooth gently with a child size toothbrush and water. For children over the age of two you can brush their teeth with a pea sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Make sure your child spits out the … Read more
It is important for your child oral healthcare to have proper dental care habits. You want to begin cleaning your baby’s mouth during the first few days after birth. Gently wipe your baby’s gums with a clean gauze pad. By doing so it will remove plaque and residual food that can decay erupting teeth.