A “Dream Remedy” for Dental Anxiety And Stress?
According to Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, approximately 30-40 million Americans experience from some level of dental stress and anxiety. If you’re a person het very nervous at the thought of going to the dental professional, there’s great information for you. Sedation or “sleep” dental care can assist you get the dental treatment you need […]
Confused About Dental Insurance?
There are 3 types of dental insurance: 1: Indemnity: You are able to go to any dentist of your choice. This dental insurance is normally offered by your employer. How it works: These plans typically cover 100 percent of routine care (such as exam, x-rays and cleanings), 80 percent of […]
First Lady Michelle Obama: Combat Against Childhood Obesity
“Imagine, our kids begging and pleading, throwing tantrums to get you to buy more fruits, vegetables and whole grain.” This is a feature of the First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech at the Partnership for a Healthier America’s childhood obesity conference in Washington, D.C. As part of her opening message especially to the parents she said, “We […]
What To Do During Dental Emergency?
What is a dental emergency? A dental emergency is a type of medical emergency involving the teeth or gums. Pain involving these parts of the mouth, even when minor, can indicate a severe underlying problem that could worsen with time. Pain is one of the reasons people go to the dentist. A painful tooth can be […]
Baby bottle usage linked to childhood obesity and dental problems
In a study funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Assistance and Nutrition Research program, Temple University recommended weaning children off the bottle at the right time might help reduce the elevated childhood obesity rates among children and alleviate other health problems. Childhood development specialists recommend weaning your child off the bottle no later […]
Prevent Oral Cancer With Your Diet
Oral cancer includes the cancer of the mouth and throat and is an ever growing disease. There are already a number of people who are suffering from this horrible cancer. The most common causative agents of oral cancer are alcohol and smoking, but these are not the only causes of oral cancer. Other factors that […]
Tips On How To Self-Examine For Oral Cancer
Self-examine for Oral Cancer: Oral cancer is a type of cancer that if caught early, the survival rate is very high. But unfortunately, most people don’t check for this type of cancer regularly and cancers of the mouth grow very quickly and once it does, the survival rate is very low. Oral cancer can […]
Tongue Cancer: Everything you need to know
Oral cancer or head and neck cancer can come in many forms, one of these is tongue cancer. Doctors and dentists are looking closely into the many cancers that can be found in the mouth to determine how to lessen their incidence at least, if it cannot be totally treated. In tongue cancer, the […]
Link Between Smoking and Root Canals
The list of why people need to quit smoking seems to be endless. And now, there’s another reason why you should quit smoking. A study from the Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston University just found that smoking causes significant increase in a person’s need for a root canal treatment. A smoker’s gender comes […]
Dry Mouth: What Causes It?
Dry mouth or xerostomia makes the insides of your mouth painful and dry. The dryness can be felt up to the throat. It is actually a very uncomfortable feeling. This is caused by the lower production of saliva which is the natural lubricant of the mouth. Cracking of lips, tender gums and mouth infections […]