Did you know – nearly 70% of adults between ages 25 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal or tooth decay, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. And by age 74, more than a quarter of adults … [Read more...]
Losing Your Wisdom (Teeth, That Is)
For many people, wisdom teeth (also known as “third molars”) can be more problematic than helpful. When wisdom teeth come in, they are often misaligned or emerge only partially, and some remain trapped underneath the gums. These are known as “impacted” teeth and can eventually … [Read more...]
A Breath Test to Detect Colon Cancer?
If you've put off a colonoscopy, there may someday be an easier screening on the horizon. Researchers have recently found that they could accurately detect patients’ colon cancer through breath samples 76% of the time. The study results were recently reported in the British … [Read more...]
Moving More Helps Teeth Too
Adopting healthy habits can increase your life expectancy and your quality of life. It’s never too early—or too late—to start! Maintain a normal body weight with proper diet and exercise. If you are overweight or obese, you’re at risk for health problems such as high blood … [Read more...]
Calcium: Yogurt Can Benefit Your Smile
For years, nutritionists and doctors have been praising the health benefits that we can reap from eating just a few ounces of yogurt regularly, but now it’s dentists who are encouraging patients to begin eating the creamy, dairy food. Yogurt has always been known to be high in … [Read more...]
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