The latest statistics from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America finds that an estimated 5.1 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. The chance of developing this debilitating disease doubles every five … read more
Attention Women: Healthy Gums May Be Tied to Longer Lives
Ladies, there’s now another reason to brush and floss regularly. In addition to maintaining a beautiful smile and avoiding painful (and potentially costly) dental problems, your periodontal health may be … read more
Is There a Link Between Genetic Defects in Tooth Enamel and Tooth Decay?
Are you the type of person who always brushes and flosses carefully, yet you regularly have problems with your teeth? It might not be your fault, but the fault of … read more
Have You Just Gotten a Filling? Here Are Some Eating/Chewing Tips
You may think that once you have that cavity in your tooth filled, all the discomfort and pain will be instantly gone. However, that might not be entirely the case. … read more
What Are Composite Fillings, and Why Are They Used?
Dental fillings have come a long way over the years. Traditional dental amalgams, which are mixtures of silver, mercury, copper and tin, have given way to composite filling, which are … read more
7 Symptoms of Gum Disease
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) nearly half of American adults (47.2 percent) aged 30 and older have periodontal disease, otherwise known as gum disease. For adults 65 … read more
The Hidden Dangers of Teeth Grinding
Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw or a headache? You might be grinding your teeth at night, and not even know it. In addition to a painful … read more
What Constitutes A Dental Emergency?
Some dental emergencies are more obvious than others: bleeding from the mouth, a tooth that got knocked out, or a toothache severe enough to make you want to pull it … read more
Are Needles In The Dental Office Becoming A Thing Of The Past?
If you blanch at the thought of getting a shot at the dentist, you’re not alone: as many as 20 million Americans are afraid of needles. In fact, this fear … read more
Question: I Haven’t Been To The Dentist In 10 Years! What Can I Expect?
It just happens: you wake up one morning and realize you haven’t been to the dentist in 2, 5, 10 years. Don’t be ashamed: this is more common than you … read more
