Green tea has been used for about 4,000 years in Asian cultures as a remedy for all sorts of different ailments. Recently, green tea has become increasingly more popular in America. Scientific research suggests that drinking green tea promotes weight loss, a healthy heart, and could even aid in cancer prevention. Research evidence suggests that… Read more »
Category: General Dentistry
Dentistry from Toddlers to Teens
How can you convince your fearful child that their pending dental appointment is no big deal? It’s perfectly normal for a young person to feel anxious before their very first visit. However, if you start them on the right foot, those nerves shouldn’t stick around for future appointments. The first dental appointment is recommended as… Read more »
Invisible Braces for Adults
If you were to see an adult wearing traditional braces, what would you think? While you would surely remain polite, it’s likely that you’ll notice. It’s only natural, since orthodontic pursuits tend to stay reserved primarily for adolescents and teenagers. Fortunately, the traditional materials used in orthodontics have become less cumbersome, uncomfortable, and conspicuous over… Read more »
Dental Crowns: Common and Strong Restorations
Fillings will not suffice when you let a cavity go too long, or have a dental injury severe enough that you need a more supportive restoration. In such cases, dental crowns are often recommended. Crowns for teeth have been around for a long time. While diets in far back history were less detrimental in terms of refined… Read more »
Dentists are Among the Most Trustworthy Professionals
Putting any aspect of your health into someone else’s hands requires trust. If you are diagnosed with cancer, you’ll search high and low for the best oncologist you can find. Heart troubles? You’ll be on the hunt for a reputable cardiologist. While you might not think of a dentist as immediately affecting your life the… Read more »
Same Day Dentures: A Fast Replacement Option
If the majority of your teeth are loose due to gum disease or decay, your natural smile is probably beyond saving. Periodontal disease and lost teeth which aren’t replaced both contribute to jawbone diminishment, which continues the cycle of losing more teeth. Without proper jaw structure to support teeth, you will lose them eventually, one… Read more »
A Chip Off the Old Tooth
A chipped tooth can be subtle and often happens on the chewing surfaces of back molars that are not seen by others when you smile. Occasionally, however, teeth are chipped in the front, completely changing your appearance. No matter where the chipped tooth happens in your mouth, you should get it checked by your dentist… Read more »
Connecting Oral Health to Pancreatic Cancer
Maintaining a perfectly healthy mouth can reduce the risk of overall health problems. Certain harmful bacteria found in the mouth can cause problems throughout the human body. People with prosthetic hips often find that oral bacteria infect the area surrounding their prosthetic. Additionally, many patients diagnosed with endocarditis (an infection of heart tissues) find oral bacteria present… Read more »
Brushing Up on Brushing your Teeth
We learn to brush our teeth as children, and the practice is usually instilled firmly. Many people are brushing their teeth as adults in the exact same way they brushed their teeth as a small child. Unfortunately, if you were not taught proper brushing procedures, all of the regularity in the world won’t equivocate the… Read more »
Dental Restoration Types Described
Tooth decay is a fact of life for most people. In fact, studies show that only approximately 1% of Americans are immune to the germs which cause cavities. Tooth decay is an infection which results from the presence of a specific strain of oral bacteria: Streptococcus mutans. Because tooth decay compromises your oral health and possibly impacts… Read more »
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