This question has been circling scientific and medical communities since 1891 at least. A recent study has brought the discussion back to the table. Researchers at the University of Central Lancashire in the UK studied ten brains of deceased Alzheimer’s patients, and ten brains of deceased healthy people. In four of the brains with Alzheimer’s,…
You always hear about how soda and other junk food damages your teeth. Yet what about are there any good food that can damage your teeth. Ice Well, ice is a good start. Because most people even when we drink water we chew the ice that’s in our drink not thinking about it. The ice…
Dental insurance is widely regarded to be crucial, but in the US, there are a staggering number of adults and children without it. Many of these people will lose thousands of valuable school and work hours due to oral-facial problems. Most people understand that oral health directly affects their overall health. But the rate of…
We sleep for 6-8 hours a night on average and a lot can happen during that time. When we sleep, bacteria collect on our teeth. However, you don’t have to let this pasty plaque ruin a good night’s sleep. Here are some nighttime tips for improving your oral health. Eat healthy snacks– If you like…
One of the most common dental complaints is a toothache. There is no doubt that pains are annoying and frustrating. Toothache pain can be a mild pain or excruciating pain. There are several reasons for toothaches including tooth decay, teeth grinding and even non-dental causes like a sinus infection. Here are the most frequent causes…
Sugar has been the teeth’s kryptonite for as long as I can remember and, “Don’t forget to brush and floss,” is a common phrase in many homes. No parent wants to hear that their child has a cavity, and it’s both heartbreaking and defeating, (especially when you’ve worked hard to avoid those cringe-worthy words). There’s…
While we can usually cover up bad breath during the day with gum, breath mints or mouthwash, it is not so easy to do while you are sleeping. The result is that awful, stinky breath known as morning breath. The Bad Breath Institute, more than 80 million people in the United States has some degree…
How many times have parents heard the phrase, “they are only baby teeth, they will lose them anyway”. For years, many live under the common misconception that children’s primary teeth are not as important because they are only temporary. However, that is not necessarily the case when it comes to baby teeth. For starters, baby…
We’ve all seen the various videos and DIY tutorials floating around the internet, teaching us neat tricks and tips anywhere from makeup tutorials to home improvement projects. We tend to get sucked into the trance of seeing those whitening commercial that advertises instant results at a low cost. Although it does sound tempting to give…
Over the years, dentistry has made strides towards dental treatments and solutions for patients that are revolutionary to our overall dental health and comfort. Today, we have several options to choose from, but with that we have a lot of questions. When it comes to missing teeth or teeth that need work, which route is…