Parade Magazine had an interesting article recently: “Don’t Let the Economy Endanger Your Health.” The article said that 57% of people say that the economy has affected their ability to take care of their health. As part of the article, Parade quoted Kathleen Sebelius, the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, saying that U.S. [...]
I read the following article regarding mouthwash use. I think you’ll find it interesting:
Australian researchers have linked alcohol, an ingredient found in many mouthwashes, to oral cancer and are calling for them to be pulled immediately from supermarket shelves. The review, published in the Dental Journal of Australia, says there is “sufficient evidence” that “alcohol-containing [...]
One of my team members found an interesting research article this week that is definitely worth sharing. Doctors from Yale & Case Western Reserve have just recently released a study that discovered new bacteria that may be responsible for most premature labor. The Discovery Channel report says that this previously undiscovered bacteria usually found in [...]
As mentioned in last week’s article, periodontal disease is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults. Periodontal disease, or so called “gum and bone disease” acts much like termites on the foundation of your house. And like termites, the disease is silent until it is very advanced.
Below are photos of one of our [...]
Questions and Observations That Will Help You Choose a Dentist
Many situations can occur that may require finding a new dentist, such as moving, having a dentist retire, or needing special services your present dentist can’t provide. Although we all know that proper dental care is vital to good health, most of us don’t know how to [...]
Of the three causes for tooth loss, the one that surprises most people is excessive bite forces. The American Dental Association says that approximately one in three adults grind their teeth when they sleep. The condition, called bruxism, places unhealthy forces on teeth that can cause flattened or worn-down teeth, chipped areas at the gumline, [...]
Many people wonder why it’s necessary to replace missing teeth. Let’s see what happens when a tooth is lost and is not replaced.
For the sake of our example, we’ll presume you have a missing lower molar, as in the photo here. When we’re young and our teeth are erupting, they’re programmed to keep [...]
The Lexington Herald-Leader published an article on Sunday titled “Kentucky’s dental disaster begins before kindergarten,” about the severe problems dentists see in too many children in Kentucky. The author, Sarah Vos, did a good job showing the problems our state faces regarding children’s dental health. Toward the end of the article, she discussed a fact [...]
Whoopi Goldberg shares an extremely valuable lesson she’s learned from her own dental issues.
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How many times have you struggled so long to come up with the perfect Christmas gift for your loved one, but never been able to come up with a gift that is truly special? For the first time, we’re making Gift Certificates available for Tooth Whitening.
But this isn’t just any offer. The ordinary fee for [...]
