Many in the dental care industry focus on what good oral care means for your smile. While oral health is important cosmetically, it may encourage more people to practice good brushing and flossing habits and have regular dental checkups once they realize that oral health is linked to overall...
If it common for patients ask if their dentist can restore their tooth with a large filling versus getting a dental crown. The main reason why dentists recommend dental crowns as a treatment option, is because there is little tooth structure left, once the old filling and cavity is removed....
Otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat doctors) frequently treat patients with sinus infections, and research has shown that between 10 and 12 percent of sinus infections are caused by dental problems, especially root canal lesions (abscesses). The otolaryngology literature reports that the dental-related causes of maxillary sinusitis are often underdiagnosed, leading...
Dental health is vital for quality of life. Since you want your children to have the best life possible, choosing the right toothbrush and toothpaste for them is an important decision. Let’s consider a few of the most important considerations when it comes to pediatric oral care. Let start by...
Have you ever wondered if some signs you are seeing are indicating that your oral health may not be as strong as it should be? Or do you wonder if perhaps the signs and indicators might just be of something minor or easily correctable on your own? In either...
Although many would argue that an appointment with their dentist is a sure way to develop a headache, recent findings have shown that certain dental treatments can actually relieve or reduce the frequency of painful headaches. Migraine or tension headaches affect over 40 million Americans each and every year....
There are several things in the body that change with age, and your teeth and mouth are no exception. Although you might brush and floss your teeth on a regular basis, there is natural wear and tear on the teeth and mouth as a whole that will occur as...
Your child’s first dental appointment is an important event because this is when the child will be introduced to the office, the people who work there and the procedures that take place when examining the teeth. Most parents know as well that first impressions for your children are often...
While your dentist has certainly told you many times about the importance of flossing your teeth regularly, it's important to note that regular flossing is just as important for your oral health as brushing. One of the challenges when it comes to brushing is that the bristles of a...
Imagine using your hand to grease a cake pan, then washing your hands with a light splash of soap, and going about your day. The residual grease would divulge the rest of the day’s activities by the dots on surfaces touched. The careless transfer of grease from its origin...
