According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million American adults and children have diabetes. Of those, 5.7 million do not know that they have it. Of even greater concern is that nearly 3 times that number—an estimated 57 million people—have a condition called … [Read more...]
Minimally Invasive Dentistry
The dental community is increasingly subscribing to the idea that less is indeed more; the less the invasive the dental procedures are, the better. This is where the concept and practice of Minimally Invasive Dentistry comes in. Minimally invasive dentistry stresses the fact … [Read more...]
Caring for Your Dentures
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...]
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...]
