It’s National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to recognize the value and needs of these special members of our communities. There are unique challenges in helping a disabled person get the medical and dental care they need. Dental professionals have become … [Read more...]
Top Health Risks Affecting Americans’ Oral Health
Do you ever have those days when you feel like a well-oiled machine—healthy and moving at your best possible speed? And then there are the days when one part feels less than optimal, even halting to a painful grind. It’s true: Your body is a connected machine, and when it … [Read more...]
Lesser Known Truths of Smoking
How would you feel if a dirty, smelly piece of cloth was smothering your face, not even allowing you to breathe? The grimace on your face says it all. Well, if you are a smoker, this is what you are doing to your body, and what’s more, you are throwing in toxic substances … [Read more...]
Confronting the Enemy: Oral Cancer
Did you know that every year more than 36,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with oral cancer? The National Cancer Institute reports that, in 2013, 7,890 people died due to cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx. The figures imply that many of us are still not health … [Read more...]
DIY Dental First Aid Kit – Be Ready for a Dental Emergency
Do you have a first aid kit at home or in your car? First aid kits come in handy in a smorgasbord of minor accidents including those that need professional care. What many people do not normally have is a dental specific first aid kit. It’s very easy to put together and will … [Read more...]
