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
Your dentist is only a partner in your dental health. You need to do your part at home to keep periodontal disease at bay. Taking care of your teeth at home can help you maintain your dental health and prevent periodontal, or gum, disease from developing. Richard H. Price, DMD, spokesperson for the American Dental Association
After five years of writing about diabetes, I still think gum care is among the most important and least appreciated aspects of self-management. Studies keep showing how gum (periodontal) disease and diabetes make each other worse. So are you flossing yet? (read more)
Are your teeth feeling a little sensitive this time of year? Whether you’re out playing in the snow, doing some holiday shopping scraping your windshield off before work, the cold weather that we experience this time of year seems to be a common cause of tooth pain for many people. As many as 40 million
It’s that time again, when everyone starts talking about their goals and ambitions for the upcoming year. According to the University of Scranton, Journal of Clinical Psychology, about 45% of Americans make New Year’s Resolutions every year. (read more)
‘Tis the season for giving, but remember to give yourself the most important gift of all this holiday season: a healthy smile! Maintaining good oral hygiene during the holiday season is more important than ever, advises the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). (read more)
As regular readers will now be aware, dental decay is the most common chronic disease of childhood and dental extractions are the most common reason for general anaesthetic in the UK and Ireland. Untreated decay is associated with pain, infection, reduced quality of life, poor growth and development and is often associated with the prescription
Here are a few that will help lighten teeth stained by coffee, tea, red wine, or anything else. (read more)
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