School is (almost) back in session! The books are in place and the school supplies are ready. Even the doctor’s visit is done…but what about a visit to the dentist? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 40% of kids have tooth decay before they reach … [Read more...]
Saliva: It’s More Than Just Spit
You probably don’t think too much about it or you may even think it’s gross, but saliva is important to your oral health. It also can give doctors clues about what’s going on in your body. Saliva is mostly water, but it also contains electrolytes, bacteria, viruses, fungi, … [Read more...]
Rates of Tooth Decay
30 -50 % of AMerican adults have moderate gum disease and 5 -15% have more serious disease. These issues can be easily solved. Make sure to visit your dentist regularly. … [Read more...]
Grills
Click to enlarge. So, what do you think? Are grills a healthy accessory? Tell us in the comments below. … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Your Treats Be a Trick
Delta Dental recently surveyed more than 250 dentists and found that nearly one out of four dentists said they do not hand out anything on Halloween, while five percent attack the holiday head on by handing out toothbrushes.But the majority, 60 percent, hand out candy. Of the … [Read more...]