There is a common perception that dental care is something that most people cannot afford. There is, of course, some element of truth to that since many of the latest high-tech procedures can be somewhat costly. And given the fact that many Americans have lost family income and purchasing power over the last seven years,…
Is Selfie Popularity Causing Increased Dental Self-Consciousness?
In just the last few years, the so-called “selfie” has grown in popularity to the point where it has become commonplace to see people using their phones to take photos of themselves. On the surface, it at least seems like a harmless activity. Some dentists, however, have noticed that the rise of the selfie has…
Dental Floss or Interdental Brush: Which Should You Choose?
For quite some time now, dentists have been lamenting the fact that far too many of their patients simply neglect regular flossing. Of course, there is reason for concern when you consider the important role that daily flossing can play in the prevention of tooth decay. Patients who fail to floss regularly typically blame factors…
New Study Highlights No-Drill Tooth Decay Treatments
One of the most common reasons some people fail to seek the regular dental care they need is their fear of the dentist’s drill. According to one newly published study, however, those patients may be able to soon avoid the need for drilling through the use of aggressive prevention techniques. The results of this research…
Seven Tips for Avoiding Oral Cancer
When most people think about their dental health, they tend to focus on things like tooth pain, decay, and even bad breath. As important as those issues can be, however, they pale in comparison to the threat posed by oral cancer. Patients who fail to exercise proper dental hygiene, or who engage in the types…
Are American Seniors Neglecting Oral Health?
Despite the widespread availability of dental care across the United States, there are still a great number of Americans who fail to properly care for their teeth. Senior citizens are among those who often do not receive the regular professional dental care that they need to maintain healthy teeth and gums. In fact, the American…
Coping with Sensitive Teeth
If you have ever found yourself experiencing a sudden stabbing pain in your teeth while consuming something hot or cold, then you’ve likely experienced tooth sensitivity. Unfortunately, that experience is one that is routinely shared by tens of millions of Americans, In fact, dental office surveys indicate that somewhere around one out of every eight…
Putting Off that Root Canal? Six Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Delay
For dental patients, there are few things more anxiety-inducing than being told that they have a tooth or gum infection that requires a root canal. That procedure can be costly, and dental insurance often doesn’t cover everything involved in the process. In addition, the anxiety that many patients experience at the very thought of getting…
The E-Cig Dilemma: Safer than Cigarettes, But Still a Dental Risk?
If you smoke, chances are that your dentist may have mentioned that the habit can threaten more than just your heart and lungs. While things like emphysema, lung cancer, and heart disease continue to receive the lion’s share of attention when it comes to smoking-related health threats, your dentist is just as likely to be…
Why Professional Whitening is Superior to At-Home Solutions
Despite all of the advances made in whitening techniques over the last several decades, the average patient can at times be understandably confused about all the available options. The advent of the internet age has seemingly compounded that confusion by providing a platform for many whitening myths that continue to keep patients from receiving the…