Given all the advances in dental technology over the last sixty -plus years, many people alive today would be surprised to learn how much different things were just a few short generations ago. For most of human history, the loss of a tooth was something for which there was no readily available solution. Tooth loss…
Encourage Your Kids to Practice Sound Dental Habits
If you’re like many parents these days, you understand just how difficult it can be to get your kids to properly care for their teeth. For most parents, it’s hard enough to get children excited about brushing and flossing when they’re younger. As they get older, however, it can become a daily battle to monitor…
Could Juice and Soda Be Eroding Your Teeth?
Society has generally been aware for some time now that sugary beverages are a prime cause of health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and heart complications. In addition, dentists have long cautioned patients about the danger sugar poses to teeth, in the form of tooth decay. A new study published earlier this year lends even…
Tooth Decay May Stunt Your Child’s Growth
For many years now, there has been an ongoing effort to educate people about the importance of proper dental care and the special needs of children when it comes to oral health. By now, most parents should be well aware of the dangers associated with poor oral hygiene habits. Despite those educational efforts, however, tooth…
Don’t Let Halloween Haunt Your Dental Health!
With Halloween festivities looming on the horizon, many kids’ thoughts turn to the impending night of unforgettable fun they’re about to enjoy. For parents too, the experience of Trick or Treating can be an annual opportunity for making memories that last a lifetime. Of course, there’s also all of that candy that your kids are…
Pregnancy and Oral Health: the Connection between Your Teeth and Gums and Your Baby’s Health
There’s been a great deal of research done in the area of pregnancy and oral health in recent decades. Sadly, many of the findings from those studies have received little mainstream attention. As a result, many pregnant women are ill-Informed about the ways in which their teeth and gums can impact not only their health,…
The Perils of Procrastination: Don’t Put Off Flossing Your Teeth
Dentists have long stressed the importance of flossing, so most people would assume that almost everybody follows that advice. Sadly, that is simply not the case. While the American Dental Association (ADA) officially recommends flossing on a daily basis, the number of people who actually adhere to that recommendation is reportedly well below 50% –…
Tips for Reducing Dental Anxiety and Coping with Your Fear of Visiting the Dentist
Do you suffer from Odontophobia – otherwise known as dentophobia, dental anxiety, or dental phobia? If so, then chances are that the very thought of heading into the dentist’s office can trigger anything from anxiety to outright panic attacks and severe levels of fear. Yes, dental anxiety is a very real problem for millions of…
How to Recognize, Treat, and Prevent Teeth Grinding
If you’ve ever found yourself waking up with headaches and a sore jaw or hear strange noises when your mouth opens and closes, you may be grinding your teeth while you sleep. This condition – technically called bruxism but more commonly referred to as teeth grinding – affects many millions of people each year. And…
Supernumerary Teeth: Their Causes and Solutions
If you think about all the reasons you might need tooth extractions in Midtown Manhattan, the idea that you might simply have too many teeth in your mouth probably never crosses your mind. Let’s face it: people worry about having healthy teeth, and keeping those teeth intact throughout their entire lives. Few are even aware…