Water fluoridation was heralded as one of the best public health achievements in the twentieth century. Lately, concerns about excessive fluoride intake and related toxicity were raised. Health-care professionals and the public need guidance regarding the debate...
A recent study, published in Current Oral Health Reports, found that probiotics appear to help manage gum disease and cavities by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the mouth, which isn’t always achieved by traditional dental treatments. New probiotic...
Be pain-free with sedation dentistry. Dentists use a combination of sedation and anesthetic to keep you relaxed and pain-free throughout your procedure. Many patients leave the appointment with little to no memory of their treatment and feel good afterward. Many...
You may be referred to a dental specialist after visiting your general dentistry dentist. Your general dentist or physician will refer you for any type of dentistry they’re not qualified to provide. You may wonder what is the deal with all of these different types of...
The link between diabetes and oral health problems is high blood sugar. If blood sugar is poorly controlled, oral health problems are more likely to develop. This is because uncontrolled diabetes weakens white blood cells, which are the body’s main defense...
In a world that never stops, quick meals and caffeinated beverages tend to be the go-to. With busy schedules and a to-do list that’s a mile long, it may seem impossible to squeeze in time to properly care for your oral health. You may be worried about having bad...
