We all know that kids don’t always do what they should. And it’s not always easy to monitor everything they do. But effective dental care is crucial and anything parents can do to promote good habits when kids are young will pay dividends down the road. Fortunately, dental apps for kids can be a handy…
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The Fascinating History of Dental Implants
Modern dental implants are a great way to restore your smile. One of the main reasons why dental implants are so popular is because they form an extremely strong bond with your jawbone. In fact, with proper care, dental implants can last indefinitely. The fixture of the dental implant is the part which connects the…
Dental Hygienist–A Great Career with an Outstanding Future
A Fun and Rewarding Career Are you interested in a fun and rewarding career? Would you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team of professionals? Are you good with your hands? Did you enjoy your science classes in high school? If you answered “yes” to these questions, you might want to consider a career…
Tobacco Products Can Kill Your Smile
The tobacco companies have been placing warning labels on every pack of cigarettes for over four decades. They don’t do this because they care about your health–they do it because the United States Congress forced them to. Today most people realize that smoking is a killer–it’s the major preventable cause of heart disease, lung…
Flossing v Dental Irrigators
It’s important to brush your teeth twice a day because brushing removes plaque that can damage your smile. Plaque is the filmy substance that forms on your teeth after you eat something. If the plaque isn’t removed promptly, it can harden and become tartar, the rough substance that your dental hygienist scrapes off your teeth…
Gum Disease—A Major Threat to Your Smile
Gum disease poses a significant threat to the long-term health of your smile. According to the Center for Disease Control, 47.2% of Americans over the age of 30 are suffering from gum disease. That’s 64.7 million people! And the problem gets worse as we age. For people 65 and older, this number skyrockets to 70.1%….
Counteracting Dental Anxiety and Dental Phobia
Fear of Dentists Dental anxiety and dental phobia are serious conditions. They affect millions of Americans and cause untold amounts of discomfort. Dental anxiety and dental phobia also prevent millions of people from getting the dental attention they require. This is a big deal because when people don’t go to the dentist twice per year,…
Practicing Healthy Preventative Dentistry
Preventive dentistry is a team effort. It works best when you and your dentist and your oral hygienist are working in unison and communicating effectively. Regular dental checkups provide the foundation for effective preventative dental care, but they work best when everyone is using the same playbook. When it’s done correctly, effective preventative care is…
Tips For Relieving Sensitive Teeth
If you are consuming hot or cold food and begin to notice a slight pain in one or more of your teeth, then you may have tooth sensitivity. This is a common condition, and a study published by the American Dental Association showed that 1 in 8 people suffer from it. This condition is caused…
Why Tobacco Is Terrible For Oral Health (Infographic)
Since it was first linked to lung cancer in the 1950’s, the evidence of harm caused by tobacco has expanded each year. Not only has cigarette smoke been found to harm many parts of the body, but even non-smokers who are exposed to it have been known to develop cancer. As if more reason was…