Dentist appointments are good for more than just a pretty smile Aside from protecting your pearly whites, here’s more motivation to squeeze in that twice-a-year teeth cleaning: It could keep you from getting sick. A new study suggests that regular dental visits may protect against pneumonia by reducing levels of
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5 pathologies most likely to affect the tongue: Importance of proper examination and diagnosis
Although the technology that can identify oral pathology has greatly improved in the past decade, dental professionals should still understand the importance of conducting a visual dental examination and be able to accurately diagnose disease when present. As dental professionals, we are trained to identify routine ailments that involve the
Read MoreHalloween Candy: Your Dental Health Survival Guide
With Halloween comes ghosts, goblins and goodies—and the sugar in those treats can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you’re not careful. Here’s why: The bacteria in your mouth are probably more excited to eat Halloween candy than you are. When the bacteria eat the sugar and leftover
Read MoreAmerican Association of Orthodontists Ranks the Acid Levels in Popular Drinks
Soft drinks—even diet drinks, sports drinks, and fruit drinks that are low in sugar or sugar free—include acids that can damage teeth. To help orthodontic patients manage these risks, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has prepared a list of the pH levels of more than 30 popular beverages. “It’s tempting to
Read More5 Easy Tips to Protect Your Children’s Teeth This Halloween
Do your children sort and savor Halloween candy like Susan Carraretto’s daughters? Here are 5 tips for keeping little teeth happy this time of year from 5 Minutes for Mom. 1. Know your child and set limits accordingly. If your child naturally self regulates their candy consumption like my Julia and
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