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 …
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 …
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 …
Everyone prefers when a trip to the dentist is filled with pleasant news–such as how minimal the plaque and tartar buildup on their teeth is, how the beneficial results of their daily brushing and flossing are quite evident, how they have no issues with decay and so on. Dentists prefer this too, and truly the only reason they will share …
A beautiful smile is just one of the many things that we most desire to achieve as regards our oral health and appearance, and for good reason. After all, your smile and your mouth are often the first things someone will notice about you and can subtly hint at your personality and confidence. Unfortunately, many individuals are embarrassed by their …
There are few oral health conditions that are more troubling and uncomfortable than a toothache. In fact, most individuals find toothaches to be so disquieting that they are willing to do anything to get rid of them. Unfortunately, many of the over-the-counter products that claim to be able to resolve the pain of toothaches are filled with chemicals that cause …