Flossing and the Art of Scientific Investigation Posted On December 15, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, Health, Invisalign It’s bad enough that expertise is under attack these days from populist political movements that dismiss specialist opinion as just another establishment ruse. But lately expertise is being criticized from another direction, too — from would-be defenders of science. Consider the recent controversy over flossing. In August, a widely read Read More
American Association of Orthodontists Ranks the Acid Levels in Popular Drinks Posted On October 23, 2016 | Dentist, Health, Invisalign 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 More
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
New link between periodontal and cerebrovascular diseases Posted On August 9, 2016 | Dentist, General, Health, Invisalign, smile A new study has revealed a relationship between chronic periodontitis and lacunar infarct, two common diseases in the elderly. Chronic periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the gums, whereas lacunar infarct is a type of cerebral small vessel disease that can lead to a stroke. Additional research is needed to Read More
Pregnant Women Likely to Have Gingivitis Posted On July 25, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, General, Health, Invisalign, smile Women who are pregnant are likely to have moderate to severe gingivitis and may need regular care to maintain their oral health and avoid adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry. The study also found that gingivitis is relatively stable in Read More