People now are living longer than ever, which of course is great news. But time and wear take its toll on your teeth, so it is normal to experience increased dental problems as you get older. In fact, the American College of Prosthodontists estimates that as many as 23 million geriatric patients are missing all […]
A recent survey asked 1,000 adults over the age of 18 which health practitioner they don’t see often enough and dentists topped the list. Nearly 41% of those surveyed chose their dentist, 13% more than the next specialist – dermatologist. Participants were also asked to rank their own oral health. Not surprisingly, those who graded their […]
How savvy do you think you are about your oral health? Anything you do to support a healthy smile - whether it’s thorough brushings or routine visits to the dentist – is beneficial. But if you are going to put effort into maintaining good oral health, you may as well be sure you are getting […]
It has become clear in the last few years that poor oral health doesn’t just affect your mouth; study after study points to a connection between chronic gum infections and other conditions of the body. Gum Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) For instance, scientists have long suspected that there’s a connection between gum disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis […]
There’s no magic to a healthy smile, but you do need to be committed to doing whatever you can to support your oral health including brushing, flossing. But you can’t do it alone, and that’s where your dental team comes in because they provide preventive treatments that support your at-home efforts. Part of good oral health is educating yourself […]
As difficult as this may be to believe, not everyone enjoys going to the dentist. Crazy, right? But this common phobia causes many people to skip appointments which results in dental problems like tooth decay going untreated. Of course, the result of untreated dental problems is typically more dental problems which can result in additional […]
Millions of people around the world suffer from dental anxiety. It’s the butterflies you feel in your stomach at the thought of scheduling an appointment and your desire to be anyplace else once you’re in the dental chair. Some people are so riddled with anxiety that their condition is considered dental phobia. This kind of […]
Is it time for you to buy a new toothbrush? The bristles on the one you’re using now aren’t totally flattened out yet, and you’ve kept it clean by storing it upright with your family’s brushes on the bathroom counter. You’re all good, right? There are many things wrong with this picture, but millions of people […]
Everyone has a different approach to their oral hygiene, but generally speaking, the biggest problem is that most of us don’t do it often enough; in a 2013 survey, the American Dental Association found that only about 57 percent of women brush, and the number drops to 50 percent for men. Given these statistics, it […]
If you’re a millennial searching for jobs, you face a lot of competition. To be successful, it’s essential that you present your best appearance during interviews and while on the job. Since your smile is one of the first things others notice, you want to be sure it’s making you feel confident and not dragging […]