*Updated November 2026 Key takeaways about diabetes and oral health: Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 40.1 million people live with diabetes, and … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Fluoridated Water
Fluoridated water has been called one of the top 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century, but there is still some trepidation about fluoridation. To help dispel the myths of fluoridation, we wanted to cover the biggest benefits of fluoridation: Access … [Read more...]
Stress Challenges Your Healthy Smile
Let's face it, we all get stressed. It's the body's response to our crazy, on-the-go lives. Researchers have found that when stress attacks, it often shows up in your mouth first. In fact, stress has been linked to a number of oral health issues. Grinding or clenching teeth, … [Read more...]
Redheads and Sensitivity to Sedation
Researchers have found that redheads have something else in common besides their unique hair color. Research has shown that people with red hair need larger doses of pain medication when they go to the dentist. And that makes them more nervous about dental procedures, according … [Read more...]
The Slippery History of Toothpaste
If you sometimes get bored with the minty fresh taste of your toothpaste, think again. Looking at the history of toothpaste, you’ll find it wasn’t always a matter of good taste and fresh breath. In 3000 BC, ancient Egyptians developed a dental cream made of oxen hooves, myrrh, … [Read more...]
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