Most people are aware of the pitfalls of drinking sugary soft drinks when it comes to tooth decay. The science behind that is that bacteria in the mouth love to feed on the sugar and convert it to acid which attacks tooth enamel and eventually leads to tooth decay. But the issue is far greater […]
You do, if you engage in any type of sports activity where you are likely to collide with other sports participants or come in contact with hard surfaces. Read on, if you don’t agree with that statement. You don’t have to be a high school, college or professional athlete to need a mouth guard. If […]
Those suddenly faced with the need to undergo chemotherapy are often already aware of side effects such as nausea and hair loss. Many may be less aware of the impacts to oral health and what, in general, can be done to manage those. Dental Care Before Chemotherapy As soon as you are aware that you’ll […]
You may have read or heard about a recent study conducted at Yale concerning a potential link between dental x-rays and a specific type of non-cancerous brain tumor called a meningioma. Because the study was published online in April 2012 in the medical journal Cancer, it received significant press coverage that could, in fact, scare […]
If you knew just half of what saliva does for you, you’d be a lot less inclined to think of it as disgusting, or even to call it “spit.” Those who have ever experienced dry mouth (xerostomia) certainly have a greater appreciation for it. They have firsthand experience of the importance of saliva because it […]
Have you or a family member tried OTC (over-the-counter) teeth whitening solutions and found that the results are very uneven? Sometimes your teeth can end up looking like piano keys – long white vertical strips on teeth (ivory keys) with shorter dark areas (dark keys) in between. This uneven and unnatural appearance is a major […]
With the availability of nearly invisible braces like Invisalign, more and more people are becoming interested in this approach to smile enhancement. While the ability to have a more attractive smile without wearing conventional braces is reason enough for many people, there are other factors to consider in making your decision. Building Confidence A better […]
In earlier blog posts, I’ve talked about the connections between oral health and your general health. Another aspect of the connection between oral health and general health is the possible link between tooth loss and memory loss. A study published in Behavioral and Brain Functions on December 31, 2010 provides even more incentive to see […]
For dentists and doctors, communicating with patients in terms they can understand is a good thing. But sometimes, attempts to simplify can just add to the confusion. For example, people who experience dental anxiety may find themselves looking for a sedation dentist in Raleigh, but they may become confused by other terms they come across, […]
If you or a family member are one of those people who keeps putting off regular dental visits because of anxiety or unusual tooth sensitivity, you really owe it to yourself to look into sedation dentistry in Raleigh, NC. Certain people (some estimates say 30% of the population) are pre-disposed to periodontal disease. What does […]
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