by | Jul 30, 2015 | News/Articles
Your mouth is your body’s initial point of contact with the nutrients you consume. So naturally, what you put in your mouth impacts not only your general health but also the health of your teeth and gums. Did you know that certain foods can put you at risk for...
by | Jul 28, 2015 | News/Articles
If one or more of your teeth are missing, there are a number of ways to replace them. An alternative to bridges, partials or complete dentures may be dental implants. Implants are used to replace missing roots and support artificial replacement teeth. They are...
by | Jul 23, 2015 | News/Articles
Many of us brush our teeth on autopilot, but our teeth and gums need TLC if you want to keep them healthy. And you know you’re not fooling anyone at the dentist’s office when you say you floss regularly–they can tell whether you are or not, and in truth, you’re...
by | Jul 21, 2015 | News/Articles
Teething is one of the first rituals of life. Although newborns usually have no visible teeth, most baby teeth begin to appear generally about six months after birth. During the first few years of your child’s life, all 20 baby teeth will push through the gums and...
by | Jul 17, 2015 | News/Articles
There may be a new fruit you should add to your diet. Recent studies have shown that pomegranates have numerous health benefits. The pomegranate is a fleshy red fruit containing numerous vibrant seeds. It is seen in salads, in addition to the numerous pomegranates...
by | Jul 14, 2015 | News/Articles
Each member of your dental health team plays an important role. Dentist As the leader of your oral health team, your dentist brings years of specialized education to understanding your oral health. Only dentists can examine your teeth, gums and mouth, and recognize...
by | Jul 9, 2015 | News/Articles
Teenagers can be tough on their teeth. They may be so busy with school, jobs, sports and social activities that they don’t find time to brush. They also tend to eat a lot of junk food. Combine the two and you’ve got a situation ripe for tooth decay. Not...
by | Jul 6, 2015 | News/Articles
The association between poor oral health and increased risk of cardiovascular disease should make the reduction of sugars such as those contained in junk food, particularly fizzy drinks, an important health policy target, say experts writing in the Journal of the...
by | Jul 2, 2015 | News/Articles
It may benefit children to see a dentist before age 4, a study published in Pediatric Dentistry revealed. The study, “Do Early Dental Visits Reduce Treatment and Treatment Costs for Children?” which appears in the November/December edition of the journal, offers...
by | Jun 30, 2015 | News/Articles
Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, is the single most common chronic childhood disease. In fact, it is an infectious disease. Mothers with cavities can transmit caries-producing oral bacteria to their babies when they clean pacifiers by sticking them in...
