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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
VELscope Vx VELscope Vx (Oral Cancer Screening) is part of a comprehensive oral screening Oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases when it’s caught early. That’s why the VELscope Vx exam has been developed. VELscope Vx uses technology that has proven successful in identifying soft tissue abnormalities in other areas of the body. A VELscope…
More Root Canals for Smokers?
Recent studies at Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine reveal that your gender, how much you smoke and how long you’ve been smoking can significantly multiply your need for root canal treatment. To sum up the findings, men and women are distinctly different when it comes to dental health. Men, it turns out, have…
Surprising Things good for your Teeth
Gummy candy A study published by BMC Oral Health in 2008 found that children who ate gummy bears three times a day had less plaque on their teeth and bacteria in their mouth than those who didn’t. Now we aren’t advising you give your kids gummy bears instead of meals, but a handful of these chewy fruit…
HEALTHY GUMS MAY LEAD TO HEALTHY LUNGS
Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, according to research published in the Journal of Periodontology. A new study suggests that periodontal disease may increase the risk for respiratory infections, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia. These infections, which are caused when bacteria from the upper throat are inhaled into…
12 foods that naturally whiten your teeth
Want a brighter smile without reaching for whitening strips? Some foods can naturally help clean and whiten your teeth while supporting your overall oral health. Here are 12 dentist-approved options to add to your diet: 1. Strawberries Though bright red, strawberries contain malic acid, a natural astringent that helps remove surface stains on teeth. Enjoy…
7 Surprising foods that stain your teeth
Just because a food can stain your teeth doesn’t mean you should stop enjoying it-many of these items offer powerful health benefits. Instead, be proactive: rinse your mouth, brush your teeth (after about 30 minutes), or chew sugarless gum to help protect your smile. Here are seven common culprits that may be dimming your bright…
How Do I Know if Dental Implants are for Me?
How long does a plucked flower blossom in a bowl last before it withers? A day, maybe two? Compare that to a potted plant that can bloom for years. Where does the difference lie? Roots not only provide stability to a plant but stimulate its entire complex support system. The same is true when it…
5 Top Tips for Beating Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is a serious issue; several studies say that people who are suffering from dental anxiety have bad oral health. Here are five most effective tips for preventing and beating dental anxiety in children. 1. Don’t wait until the pain increases to visit the Dentist Do not wait until you experience extreme pain and then visit the dentist. It…
The 6 Healthiest Foods For Your Teeth
What you eat is a very important factor when it comes to your oral health. Bacteria in the mouth convert sugars from the foods you eat to acids, and it’s these acids that begin to attack the enamel on teeth, starting the decay process. Problems arise if these acids aren’t neutralized, if your tooth enamel…
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