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New studies are showing that poor oral health, tooth decay, and tooth pain are putting some children at risk for falling behind in school. It is widely believed that many children, regardless of socioeconomic conditions, are not receiving routine dental care on a regular basis from a dentist or hygienist. It seems like good dental care takes a back seat at times in many families lives for various reasons....
12/15/2012 9:49:22 AM
Diabetes affects almost 26 million people in the United States and is a growing problem due to the obesity epidemic. The relationship between a person's oral health and his/her diabetes is of utmost concern to health care professionals but especially dentists. Patients with Diabetes have an increased risk of oral health issues due to poorly controlled blood sugars. Diabetes impairs white blood cells,...
6/29/2012 1:35:43 PM
Almost 40,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with oral or pharyngeal cancer. Oral Cancer kills one person per hour, every day totaling approximately 8,000 deaths per year. Only a little more than half of those 40,000 diagnosed, will be alive in 5 years. This is a sobering statistic that has stayed steady for quite a few years. Worldwide, the problem is even greater with about 640,000 new cases of...
6/29/2012 1:31:14 PM
Canker Sores or Apthous Ulcers, are a common type of mouth ulcer that shows as a painful open sore on the inner surface of the cheeks and lips, tongue, soft palate, and the base of the gums. They appear as having a white or yellow center surrounded by a bright red area and tend to last 10-14 days. They are a common problem and have no long term effect on our health. They are not cancerous and they...
6/13/2012 11:21:59 PM
Let's face it for a majority of people going to the Dentist can be a scary experience. Dentistry has come along way from the good old days. Dentists are able to make your experience seemless and pain free. 1. Find Dentist you trust and feel comfortable with. Ask a family member or friend whom you trust for a referral. A good dentist will be one where you do not even feel the injection when he/she gives...
6/4/2012 1:01:06 PM
Let's face it we all want to retain our youthful appearance as we age. One of the things that stands out most to others is a persons smile. If a person is confident with their teeth they will smile more and attract more people to them. Thats a known fact. There are a few ways a Dentist can make you look more youthful in a very short time. 1.Whiten Teeth This is an easy one. Can be done at home or in...
6/4/2012 12:56:48 PM