How good are you at guessing games? Stop in to Nehl Dental today to play to win in our Oral B toothbrush giveaway! Guess how many toothbrushes are in this jar in the comments below or come and visit our office to play for your chance to win a Black 7000 series electronic toothbrush from
Angela Debley took her son Fin, then eight, to the dentist for a check-up, confident that he’d be given the all-clear. After all, Angela, an admin manager from Bracknell, Berkshire, was a self-confessed ‘health freak’ who was always careful to give her two sons, Fin and Joe, then three, a nutritious diet. She was also
One of the most common misconceptions about cosmetic dentistry is that it’s just about improving your smile’s appearance. While this is certainly the main goal of cosmetic dentistry, there are also tangible health benefits that shouldn’t be ignored. An even bite is a better bite: Reshaping your teeth through bonding and veneers doesn’t just give you a better looking
Pencils – Check! Paper – Check! Backpack – Check! Dentist Appointment – ……… With so much to do when it’s time to head back to school, it can be easy to forget about a dental checkup. But did you know that many states now require proof of a dental screening or exam before a child can be registered for school? Not
National Tooth Fairy Day, an “unofficial” National holiday is celebrated annually by some on August 22nd, while it is annually celebrated by others on February 28th. Why not celebrate twice?! For hundreds of years, a visit from the Tooth Fairy has been promised to young children as their baby teeth become loose. When the tooth comes
Great question. Alas, surprisingly few studies address it directly. Based on existing evidence, flossing first isn’t necessarily better for oral health than the other way around. Still, dentists have opinions on the matter. Dr. Edmond R. Hewlett, a spokesman for the American Dental Association and a professor of restorative dentistry at the University of California, Los Angeles, recommends
Picture the typical endurance athlete: chiseled body, strong focus on good health, and well-versed in proper nutrition. And a mouth full of rotting teeth. Acids and sugars in the sports drinks, energy gels and other snacks routinely consumed by runners, cyclists and swimmers are wreaking havoc on the dental hygiene of athletes and non-athletes alike,
It is mainly known for being a sickly sweet candy that rots teeth but liquorice could actually hold the key to conquering tooth decay, say scientists. New research suggests the legume has natural plant chemicals that kill mouth bacteria and prevent the build up of plaque. Laboratory experiments showed trans-chalone, a compound related to those
QUESTION: Every couple of times that I visit my dentist’s office, she asks me to submit to more dental X-rays. I seem to be getting an awful lot of them. I don’t want to increase my chances of getting cancer. How often should I be getting dental X-rays? ANSWER: You’re not the only patient who
Although pregnancy can bring a lot of joy to your life, it can also affect your teeth and gums. The increased hormones may actually make it more difficult for your body to fight plaque. If you develop gum disease while pregnant, you are more likely to deliver a premature baby, according to ABC News. Prostaglandin,
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