Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2023. The meeting, to be held in person in Dallas and virtually, Feb. 8-10, 2023, is a world premier meeting for researchers and… Continue reading Poor oral health may contribute to declines in brain health
Category: Dental Health
Oral Health in Older Adults
One of the most important factors in healthy aging is good oral health. Having healthy teeth and a good mouth allows you to eat, speak, and socialize without difficulty. Because of their age, older adults are more likely to develop dental diseases, and their health complications may make access to dental services more difficult. As… Continue reading Oral Health in Older Adults
Vaping Alters Mouth Microbes
The use of electronic cigarettes—also called vaping—has been on the rise. In 2019, almost 5% of adults in the U.S reported using e-cigarettes, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Overall, e-cigarettes are thought to produce fewer toxic compounds than conventional cigarettes, but they can still contain many harmful substances, including nicotine and heavy… Continue reading Vaping Alters Mouth Microbes
Six Facts to Know about Stress-Related Tooth Injuries
The end of summer can be a stressful time for families, when vacations and easygoing routines give way to busier schedules and sports seasons. It can be even more stressful during these uncertain times, and that stress is taking a toll on our teeth. According to the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), the Chicago-based organization… Continue reading Six Facts to Know about Stress-Related Tooth Injuries
The Truth About Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can cause surprisingly serious damage. There are two kinds of bruxism in which people grind, crunch or clench their teeth. In awake bruxism, people often don’t do it deliberately and may not even be aware that they are doing it – for example, if they are concentrating on something. With the… Continue reading The Truth About Teeth Grinding
Got Stress? Here’s One Way 2020 Is Hurting Your Health
Has the stress of 2020 left you grinding your teeth? Or perhaps you’re suffering from headaches, jaw pain, or severe discomfort in and around your ears, all of which can be brought about by the tension many people are experiencing this year as a pandemic, a recession, social unrest, and a divisive presidential election create… Continue reading Got Stress? Here’s One Way 2020 Is Hurting Your Health
How Dental Offices Are Protecting Patients and Staff During the Pandemic
It’s not exactly business as usual for the dental industry – or patients – as offices reopen for routine care amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak of the virus has brought several changes, some of which may be permanent, in how dental offices protect their employees and patients. Dentists have always prioritized safety, but now… Continue reading How Dental Offices Are Protecting Patients and Staff During the Pandemic
How COVID-19 May Change a Trip to the Dentist’s Office
As the coronavirus pandemic swept the U.S., state governments mandated that dental offices open only for emergency procedures. But in the coming weeks, some dental practices may resume regular appointments in individual states where businesses considered “essential” are allowed to re-open. When dentists do re-open for full business, the patient experience may seem the same… Continue reading How COVID-19 May Change a Trip to the Dentist’s Office
Having Tooth Pain During COVID-19? Here’s When to Call Your Dentist
One of the many consequences of the coronavirus pandemic involves the limitations imposed on dental work. The American Dental Association (ADA), realizing that close proximity during office visits between dentists, their team, and patients could risk transmission of the virus, recommended that all dentistry practices close for everything except emergencies through April 30, or even… Continue reading Having Tooth Pain During COVID-19? Here’s When to Call Your Dentist
Clearing Up 5 Myths About Wearing Braces
For many youngsters, braces are part of growing up. With a smile considered one of the building blocks to developing self-esteem and self-confidence, parents make the investment to straighten their child’s teeth. Nearly 4 million young people between the ages of 6 and 18 wear braces, according to the American Association of Orthodontics. Also, statistics… Continue reading Clearing Up 5 Myths About Wearing Braces
Dreading A Dental Visit? 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of It
Many people would just as soon avoid scheduling a dental appointment, unless an unbearable toothache lands them reluctantly in the dentist’s chair. Fear of pain is one reason for procrastination, but it’s not the only factor. People worry a routine checkup could reveal the need for expensive, major work. Wary patients also sometimes harbor doubts… Continue reading Dreading A Dental Visit? 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of It
How Assembling a Dental Dream Team Can Keep You Smiling
Collaboration is a key to success in many fields, and it’s no different or less important in dentistry. Your family dentist is the fulcrum of your oral treatment – the one you see annually for checkups and general care. But numerous specialists may also be involved to address specific areas of treatment, and in the… Continue reading How Assembling a Dental Dream Team Can Keep You Smiling
How Taking Better Care of Your Teeth Might Prolong Your Life
Having poor oral health doesn’t mean just cavities and gum disease. Statistics show that an unhealthy mouth can substantially increase the risk of suffering major health problems, including heart disease, respiratory infections, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetic complications. In fact, seven of the 10 leading causes of death listed by the Centers for Disease Control and… Continue reading How Taking Better Care of Your Teeth Might Prolong Your Life
5 Tips for Dealing with Adult Braces
It is becoming common amongst adults to wear braces to fix misaligned and crooked teeth. However, it may not be an easy change, especially in the beginning. You need to follow the right practices like dental hygiene care while you have braces, eat the right foods and visit your orthodontist regularly. Even after your orthodontic… Continue reading 5 Tips for Dealing with Adult Braces
A Mysterious Link Between Tooth Loss and Heart Disease
People who have lost teeth for “nontraumatic” reasons could have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, new research shows. That point was established according to a presentation at the American College of Cardiology Middle East Conference 2019 together with the 10th Emirates Cardiac Society Congress. The conference was early in October in Dubai, United… Continue reading A Mysterious Link Between Tooth Loss and Heart Disease
Considering Braces? Visit An Orthodontist Before Investing In Major Dental Treatment
Adults, including many in their 50s and older, are getting orthodontic treatment in record numbers. The rate has risen 40 percent in the past decade, according to the American Association of Orthodontics. Yet while orthodontists say there’s plenty of hope for adults to get their teeth straightened by braces, having a lot of other dental… Continue reading Considering Braces? Visit An Orthodontist Before Investing In Major Dental Treatment
Digital Dentistry Is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience
Dentistry is undergoing a revolution as “digital dentistry” moves from concept to reality. Digital dentistry allows for a wide variety of advanced techniques to be used to not only make the patient experience better, but it also allows the dentist to utilize quicker, easier and less expensive techniques. Dental dentistry advancements will continue to revolutionize… Continue reading Digital Dentistry Is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience
Clear Aligners Are Popular Alternative To Metal Braces, But Myths Persist
Instead of traditional metal braces, more people are opting for the clear aligners on the market such as Invisalign, Candid Co., Byte and similar products, but plenty of myths and misconceptions surround them. There are a lot of new clear aligner products hitting the market now, but many patients seem to be misinformed about them.… Continue reading Clear Aligners Are Popular Alternative To Metal Braces, But Myths Persist