Facts About Childhood Tooth Decay
Did you know that pediatric dental disease, also known as childhood tooth decay, is the #1 chronic childhood illness? If left untreated, kids tooth decay can have devastating long term effects and consequences. Rampant decay can negatively impact a child’s overall quality of life, inhibit their cognitive and social development and compromise their growth, function and […]
What’s Bad For Your Teeth?
You might be consuming things daily that are just downright bad for your teeth. According to a recent report in Reader’s Digest… brushing, flossing, and rinsing is simply not enough when you’re eating the wrong type of food. This not only holds true for children, but adults as well. Below is a list of the […]
Sharknado Teeth!
The Syfy channel’s Sharknado has become one of the most talked about made-for-TV films of the year. It’s about a freak hurricane that hits the Los Angeles area, causing man-eating sharks to get scooped up in water spouts… flooding the city with shark-infested seawater. One of the most terrifying characteristics about sharks is their sharp, […]
Ancient Dental Techniques
In our last article we told you about how teeth can leave behind a record of what our ancestors ate millions of years ago. According to the journal Nature, evidence of tooth drilling has also been discovered from nearly six millennia ago. In a Neolithic graveyard on the Pakistan/ Afghanistan border (also known as the […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease
Do you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? New research shows that regular visits to the dentist may just be what the doctor ordered. In a recent study conducted at Case Western University in Cleveland, OH, 40 people with severe RA symptoms (i.e. fatigue, fever, weight loss, stiffness, and tender, swollen joints) were split into two groups. […]
Vitamin E Benefits
Are you getting enough Vitamin E in your diet? If not… you should. That’s because Vitamin E is considered to be an antioxidant which protects cells from free radical damage. In fact, this vitamin is so essential to the body… it is required for structural and functional maintenance of your muscles. Recently, it has been […]
Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy
Are you ready to plan a family? If you’ve already been diagnosed with sleep apnea… you’ll want to continue the treatment plan you’ve set up with your medical professional and let your OBGYN know about it. If you don’t suffer from sleep apnea… you should know that breathing during your sleep cycle may change while […]
Scariest Movie Monster Teeth
Jaws, Alien, Predator… they’re the movies that have made us cringe in horror. They’ve also featured some scary sets of chompers. With that said… we’ve put together a list of the top five scariest movie monster teeth. Some of these are so horrifying… they’ll make you want to schedule that check-up appointment with your dentist […]
Big Sugary Drinks And Your Teeth
We all know that brushing, flossing, and regular visits to the dentist are very important in order to maintain good oral health. Unfortunately, many Americans are consuming large quantities of big sugary drinks, which can cause some serious dental problems. The proposed ban on the sale of big sugary drinks has become a hot button issue […]
Twinkies: Falling Off The Culinary Cliff
Twinkies, the magically sweet treat that every kid wants to sink their teeth into. Unfortunately, this pastry turned cult classic, is full of nothing good for you. Have you ever eaten a Twinkie and had your teeth hurt? They’re screaming from the onslaught of sugar! The future of Twinkies, and other Hostess products, is still […]