Can Peptide-Based Products Prevent Cavities? Earlier this year, the University of Washington released a study on peptide-based dental products, the predicted value of such products, and how this fascinating and new technology may be the crucible in which curing cavities is born. An amazing idea, to say the least, and one that dentists and patients alike are getting very excited …
We all want the best dental care for ourselves. Part of achieving that means having the right information about how to take care of our teeth. But that can be a little tricky, difficult even, when we are faced with “dental myths,” I.e. general falsehoods in the field of dental hygiene that are commonly seen as truths. In an effort …
When most people think of “dieting” they think of things like waistline, thighs, arms or belly – but did you know that the foods you eat can actually affect your oral health as well? That’s right, and it’s not just about the foods you put on your teeth that can make a difference – we all know that things like …
Revolutionary Changes in Modern Dental Care Imagine going to the dentist for a toothache, most likely caused by a cavity, and being told the only way to cure it is to kiss a donkey. Think about making a trip to your local blacksmith to acquire a few pieces needed for the household, and while you are there – you have …
Why Do We Fear the Dental Chair? “Boy, I just can’t WAIT to see my dentist!” – said no one, ever. Most people are more likely to put off making an appointment to see their dentist, sometimes for years at a time, rather than face the chair. The real question is: What are we so afraid of? The truth is, …
We want to take good care of our teeth. That goes without saying. We’ve only got the one set for the rest of our lives, and we want them to last! And just as importantly, we want our family members, spouses, sons, and daughters to take good care of their teeth as well. Proper dental care can go a long …
Do You Need a Root Canal or Tooth Extraction? Though you may not think about it all the time, you depend upon your mouth working well and feeling comfortable all day long, every day. Optimal oral health not only ensures proper function and comfort, it also helps to protect your overall health. This is why, whenever a tooth has suffered …
At the end of a long day, when you’ve finally climbed into bed and begun to relax, the last thing you want to do is get up–for any reason. And if the reason that you’re even contemplating getting out of bed is because you forgot to brush your teeth, you may decide that it’s just not important enough to demand …
There are many things in your life that you become so familiar with seeing, hearing or touching on a regular basis that you don’t particularly notice them until they change. As an example, you don’t necessarily consider how your tongue, lips and inner cheeks are constantly touching the smooth surfaces of your teeth, or how the surfaces of your teeth …
Maintaining your oral health is far less difficult, time-consuming or expensive than restoring your oral health after something has adversely affected it. This is why your dentist invests as much time and effort in preventative dental procedures as is possible, and encourages you to do the same. Just as is the case with your general health, there are certain habits …