Oh no! Little Timmy lost a tooth at school. What to do? If your child happens to lose a tooth at school, there isn’t anything to be worried about physically. It is natural for your child to lose teeth, but it can be a frightening experience or an exciting experience depending on how prepared your child is.
The British Dental Health Foundation recently published a very interesting report that showed that people who eat a higher amount of fatty acids are less likely to develop dental conditions such as gum disease and periodontitis.
Americans are more stressed than they ever have been before according to a study from the American Psychological Association. One symptom of stress is teeth grinding, aka bruxism, and I see a fair amount of patients who jeopardize their dental health by grinding their teeth or clenching their jaw.
Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most interesting discussions in the dental industry today, and is being reconsidered by dental clinics. Should wisdom teeth be kept or should they be removed for patients?
At home, we often see patients looking to whiten their teeth through toothpastes or even teeth whitening strips. These may be a tempting trend for someone who is looking to control the whiteness of their smile, but studies have now shown that these are harmful to teeth.
Gum disease is a formidable opponent of a healthy mouth. Recently, studies have come out that show that there are a number of other possible problems that periodontal disease can cause.
Every parent wants his or her child to have a positive opinion of the dentist. After all, healthy, clean teeth are an important part of a healthy adult life. Countless studies have shown the terrible effects that poor gum and teeth health can have on individuals throughout their lives. One problem that many parents encounter when en route to the dentist, however, is resistance.
Gum disease is a potential risk factor from those who are suffering from obesity. Along with type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer (different kinds), the studies have shown that gum disease also has a link.
The study is in the early stages, but the results are coming in and are overwhelmingly positive towards showing a link between obesity and gum disease. The real reason for this result is cytokines.
Regardless of the kind of dentures that you use, staining will occur. However, plastic dentures are very different from porcelain dentures. Similarly, the staining that occurs on both varies as well. Read on to find the details for both plastic and porcelain dentures.
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare to have a child that won’t brush his or her teeth. Brushing your children’s teeth is difficult primarily because children move around, fidget, and in general do not want to hold still. This is especially true when you have put something (a toothbrush) into their mouth.
