Selfies While Brushing Your Teeth Lead To Better Dental Hygiene Posted On October 12, 2016 | Dentist, General, Health, Invisalign, News, smile The “selfie” fad may be causing a number of unfortunate incidents across the globe but it also has its upside. According to a new study, recording video “selfies” while brushing teeth can help improve a person’s oral health. The study’s participants used stands to hold their smartphones and film themselves Read More
Receding Gums: Treatment Options and Causes Posted On October 4, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, Health Receding gums are also known as gingival recession. The pink gum tissue normally covers the root of the tooth. This can become exposed when the gum is pushed back or if the tooth is in an abnormal position. Receding gums are common and often unnoticed at an early stage. There Read More
Common bacteria show promise for treating celiac disease Posted On September 21, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, Food, General, Health Researchers have isolated an enzyme from bacteria present in human saliva that has potential as a therapy for celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune disorder that causes severe digestive and other health problems among sufferers when they consume gluten. An estimated 3 million people in the U.S. have celiac disease. Currently, Read More
Sealants Decrease Decay by 80% as Guidelines Get Updated Posted On September 14, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, Pediatric Clinic, smile, veneers Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood illness, affecting 21% of kids aged 6 to 11 years and 58% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years, according to the 2011 to 2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Yet sealants can stop decay in its tracks, reducing its risks Read More
STUDY: ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON GUM HEALTH Posted On September 6, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, General, Health Researchers find that drinking may heighten periodontal disease risk factors, exacerbate existing periodontitis In a study published ahead-of-print in the Journal of Periodontology, Brazilian researchers have found that consumption of alcoholic beverages can have a negative effect on the health of a person’s gums, aggravating an existing case of severe periodontal disease (also Read More