Drinking sugar sweetened beverages can increase the risk of developing dental cavities in adults and the use of fluoride toothpaste doesn’t help decrease the risk. This was according to a study posted in Journal...
Endurance runners could be damaging their smile while they are jogging. This is suggested by the new research published in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. According to the study, runners are...
More than 40 million Americans wear dentures even if they live an uncomfortable life. A lot of them complain about dentures that don’t look good or don’t stay in place. Now available for dentists...
The dental crisis in Sacramento County was averted when Sutter Medical Center agreed to extend its dental surgery program. A meeting was convened by Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg that was attended by...
Gum disease is said to be caused by forgetting to floss, not going to the dentist regularly, smoking, and poor brushing. But according to researchers, a tough day at work can also cause periodontal...
Even dentists can’t determine whether a patient has done the right thing at the right time when it comes to their dental health. Take for instance a patient that has bone loss around the...
Dental care is too expensive these days. Services that are routine and non-routine alike have steep price tags. An exam, cleaning and x-rays will cost you from $175 to $300. If you don’t have...
There will come a time in the near future that fillings for minor cavities are no longer required. Researchers from the King’s College London have been developing a method that utilizes low frequency electrical...
According to the Delta Dental Oral Health and Wellbeing Survey, more than 160 million work hours are lost every year due to problems with dental health. The survey suggested that around one in six...
Patients with developmental disabilities find it harder to visit a dentist, especially if they don’t have the courage to do so. They also need to consider how they pay for the dental care, how...
