Gum disease (gingivitis) that goes untreated can become periodontitis. When this happens, the infection that affected your gums causes loss in the bone that supports your teeth. Periodontitis is the main cause of tooth loss in adults. Forbes (3/17) contributor […]
Read Full ArticleEnd Results of Vaping and Effects on Oral Health: By irresponsible marketing targeting the young population with fruity flavors and the idea that it is thought to be a safer alternative to cigarettes, vaping can be just as dangerous or […]
Read Full ArticleWhat makes it so bad for oral health? –The ingredients in E-liquid Propylene glycol The first danger of e-cigarettes is associated with the carrier product known as propylene glycol (PG). It can be found in various edible items, such as […]
Read Full ArticleWhat is ‘Vaping’ and what are the reasons for use? A new trend using e-cigarettes, also known as vaping, works by heating a liquid to generate an aerosol that the user inhales. The liquid in the e-cigarette, called e-liquid, is […]
Read Full ArticleDental Implants: What are they? Dental implants have become a choice treatment option for many patients who are missing one or more teeth. A dental implant is a replacement tooth “root” constructed of medical grade titanium. Dental implants are extremely […]
Read Full Article(11/08/18 USA Today) A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the FDA, and the National Cancer Institute indicates cigarette smoking has reached an all-time low. About 14% of adults (around 34 million people) smoked within the […]
Read Full ArticleThis is the time of year when kids are heading back to school and last minute appointments are being made. The best kind of checkup are cavity free checkups. Parents can help with this by instilling a good oral habit of […]
Read Full ArticleCNN (9/20, Udesky) discusses the age at which children […]
Read Full ArticleEarly childhood caries is defined as the presence of one or more decayed, missing (due to caries) or filled tooth surfaces in any primary tooth in a preschool-age child between birth and 6 years old. The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes this […]
Read Full ArticleShape Magazine (12/15, Shortsleeve) reported on the debate over “activated charcoal toothpaste,” which claims to bind “to roughness on the enamel of the teeth, absorbing any stains or dirt – and whitening teeth as a result, explains Valerie Martins, D.M.D., […]
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