10 Fun Facts About Tooth Brushes
1. When selecting your toothbrush, look for the ADA Seal. The ADA Seal of Acceptance is the gold standard for toothbrush quality. It’s how you’ll know an independent body of… Read More
Acetaminophen
For mild to moderate pain after surgery, patients are asked to take over-the-counter (OTC) pills. There are basically two kinds of OTC pills. One is represented by pain pills such… Read More
Abscessed Teeth Increases Risk of Heart Attacks
In a study carried out at the University of Helsinki in cooperation with the Heart and Lung Centre of the university and published in the Journal of Dental Research a… Read More
Acid Reflux
Teeth are so hard you would think they would be indestructible and that they would not be adversely affected by anything. Due to the strength of enamel and bone, they… Read More
Coming Soon: Get a Sniff of Novocaine, Rather than a Shot
Since its introduction in 1844 by dentist Dr. Horace Wells, the use of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to the medical world as a means for inducing conscious sedation for surgery,… Read More
Don’t Want Implants? Hopeless Teeth Can be Saved
A combination of traditional techniques and latest technology can save teeth previously diagnosed as hopeless. This innovative approach can often save seemingly loose, hopeless front teeth and prevent tooth loss.… Read More
7 Reasons Why Sugar Is Bad For You
Refined sugar or added sugar is said to be the most harmful ingredient in the Standard American Diet (SAD). Its harmful effects on metabolism may be traceable to many other… Read More
Antidepressants Increase the Odds of Implant Failure
Research has found that the use of antidepressants increased the odds of implant failure by four times. Each year of antidepressant use doubled the odds of failure. More than one… Read More
COVID-19 Patients with Severe Gum Disease are 3x More Likely to Experience Complications
A new study of 568 COVID-19 diagnoses with severe gum disease (periodontitis) were at least three times more likely to experience complications including death, ICU admission and need for assisted… Read More
Gum Disease (Periodontitis) May Predispose You to COVID-19
Gum Disease (Periodontitis) has long been known to possess the ability to incite an inflammatory response in gum tissue just like how COVID-19 similarly incites a much more severe, often… Read More
Cotton Candy was invented by a Dentist…
It is not known whether Dr. William J. Morrison (1860-1926) had an ulterior motive for inventing the soft confection, but the dentist no doubt helped ensure others in his profession… Read More
Alzheimer’s and Dental Care
Those with high levels of tooth plaque have a great risk of cognitive decline, although cause and effect is not clear, according to the December 15 issue of the British… Read More
Fight the Flu by Keeping Your Mouth Healthy and Free of Infection
A healthy mouth is positively linked with reduced rates of heart disease and other chronic illnesses. How harmful bacteria in the oral cavity can increase susceptibility to harmful systemic viruses… Read More
A Lasting Impression: A Great Smile
It is accepted that a great smile is a great social asset and you are remembered for the great smile you have. So it is not surprising that a survey… Read More
Baby Teeth Showed Autism Associated with Lead and Other Heavy Metals
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 1 in 68 children in the United Sates have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers have shown that autism… Read More
Bad Bite & Bad Posture Related? Can a Better Bite Give You Better Athletic Performance?
Dental occlusion or “your bite” could be defined as contact between the top and bottom teeth when closing the mouth. Correction of the bite through orthodontic and other treatments leads… Read More
Bleachorexia: Excessive Teeth Whitening
Excessive, unsupervised teeth whitening, dubbed “Bleachorexia,” may lead to receding gums and oversensivity, according to a news segment on Good Morning America. This TV program cited Dr. Laurence Rifkin who… Read More
Diabetes Leads to Gum Disease; Gum Disease leads to Diabetes
Poorly controlled diabetic patients are at risk for numerous oral complications such as periodontal disease, salivary gland dysfunction, infection, neuropathy, and poor healing. Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is a common chronic… Read More
Fizzy Drinks Destroy Teeth; Every Sip is an Attack
Fizzy drinks make fuzzy teeth! Keeping teeth healthy for a lifetime means preventing tooth decay and erosion. Tooth erosion is a newer phenomenon and one that is preventable, according to… Read More
What Causes Elite Athletes to Have Poor Dental Health?
Just because you exercise regularly and are in top physical shape, it doesn’t mean you will also have good dental health. In fact, elite athletes have high rates of oral… Read More
Gum Disease Can Raise Your Blood Sugar Level
According to the American Diabetic Association, roughly 10% of the U.S. population have diabetes and about 30% (84 million) have prediabetes. 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. It is… Read More
Gum Treatment Reduces Pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis
“After gum treatment my arthritis pain is at least 65% better.” Mary, age 63, has been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for five years. Her suffering has been particularly from… Read More
Is Brushing Your Teeth in the Shower Good or Bad for You?
Should you brush your teeth in the shower? Is it estimated that about 4% of Americans routinely brush their teeth in the shower according to a recent survey by the… Read More
Jowl Lines May Be Caused by Grinding Your Teeth (Bruxism)
There is a muscle that attaches the corners of our mouth to the border of the lower jaw. It is called the “depressor anguli oris.” It is also called the… Read More
Long in the Tooth May Mean Shorter Life
The number of teeth you keep as you get older could indicate just how long you will keep getting older. The main reason for loss of teeth in adulthood is… Read More
Maintaining Good Health by Taking Care of Your Toothbrush
Most dentists agree you should change your toothbrush at least every two to three months. According to a recent report, “20 Things You Should Throw Away For Better Health”, by… Read More
Micro-Robots: Treat Gum Disease, Dental Decay and Implant Infection
A swarm of micro-robots, directed by magnets, can break apart and remove dental biofilm, or plaque, from a tooth and potentially treat gum disease, infected implants and prevent tooth decay,… Read More
No More Root Canals?
What if there is no more need for root canal treatment to be done in order save a “dead” tooth? Researchers at the University of Nottingham and the Wyss Institute… Read More
Obesity and Gum Disease
There is a connection between obesity and gum disease, says a study conducted at the Case Western University School of Dental Medicine and published in the British Dental Journal recently.… Read More
Getting Teeth Cleaned Reduced “Bad” Cholesterol by 30%
A study of 273 aboriginal Australians showed that treatment of gum disease with “deep cleaning” was so able to reduce the thickness of the carotid artery that this change can… Read More
Saliva Can Predict Diabetes
Certain proteins (biomarkers) in the saliva of children have been identified to be possible predictors of Type II diabetes in a study published online in Public Library of Science June,… Read More
See Your Dentist for Sleep Apnea and Snoring
According to the American Dental Association, sleep apnea is a common and serious sleeping disorder that happens when your regular breathing is interrupted during sleep. Snoring is common among patients… Read More
Tooth Decay Can Stunt Growth
A new study suggests that tooth decay may push back growth in children. The study appeared in the online version of Pediatrics journal and was conducted at University College London… Read More
Frequent Recreational Use of Cannabis Is Associated with Gum Disease
Recreational use of Cannabis is permissible in some states, including California. Anecdotal and observational reports have pointed to Cannabis use being involved with receding gums and gum disease. An analysis… Read More
Colorectal Cancer May be Started and Accelerated by Oral Bacteria
Two recent studies suggest that a type of gut bacteria found in the mouth may trigger colorectal cancer by influencing the immune response and switching on cancer genes. The researchers… Read More
Flu Season is Coming: See your dentist to prevent bacterial pneumonia
Gum disease (periodontitis) is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults. If you follow this column, you probably already know that periodontitis is caused by microorganisms and the… Read More
High Blood Pressure Hard to Control? It May be Your Gums!
It is currently estimated that one in three U.S. adults is living with high blood pressure, yet less than half have their condition under control, according to the American College… Read More
Microorganisms on the tongue could help diagnose heart failure, according to research presented
Normal tongues are pale red with a pale white coating. Heart failure patients have a redder tongue with a yellow coating and the appearance changes as the disease becomes more… Read More
New Study Further Confirms How Diabetes Leads to Gum Disease
A new study led by University of Pennsylvania researchers has found that the oral microbiome affected by diabetes causes a shift in the likelihood of disease. The microbiome is the… Read More
Oral Bacteria In Brain Clots
As published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers from Tampere University in Finland analyzed blood clot samples from 74 subjects who received emergency treatment for ischemic… Read More
Sugar Eats Away Your Teeth and Your Brain
According to the American Dental Association, Americans consume sugar, particularly in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), at an alarming rate. SSBs are a leading cause of dental cavities, obesity,… Read More
10 Things Not To Put In Your Mouth
Everyone knows that certain things present high risk of harm when put into the mouth. Tobacco, raw meat, toys, gun barrels or your own foot are some well-known examples. Other… Read More
Bite Guards Used to Treat Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by vocal and motor tics, which can contribute to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Researchers in Japan have developed a removable dental appliance… Read More
Vitamins and Minerals for Dental Health
Certain vitamins and minerals are especially beneficial to your dental health. These nutritional building blocks may be essential for keeping your teeth and gums healthy while benefiting your entire body.… Read More
What Diet Would Work for You? Paleo? Vegetarian?
The hot debate these days about what diet to follow hinges in part on the argument of whether genetically our ancestors..
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Your Tongue and Bad Breath
In traditional Chinese medicine, some doctors can diagnose an issue just by looking at the patterns and colors on the tongue.
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Wine Tasting Can Dissolve Your Enamel
A new study suggests that wine tasting can be bad for your teeth. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (3/25, Nancarrow)
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When Your Breath Is Cutting Into Your Social Life
Many patients inquire about their foul breath affecting all aspects of their lives: work environment, social interactions
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