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Gum Disease Linked with Covid-19 Complications
We often say “the mouth is the window to the body.” Keeping it healthy is critical, and that couldn’t be more true this year.
Gum Disease Linked with COVID-19 Complications.
According to recent studies, regular teeth brushing and proper oral care plays a big role in fighting COVID-19. A study of more than 500 people showed a correlation with severe COVID-19 reactions. Those with gum […]
Tooth-Friendly Tricks for Halloween Treats
Remember, as a kid, when you would avoid a certain house, trick or treating, because you knew you’d leave with raisins or an apple or something “healthy” when you were just looking for another Twix to add to your bucket? Parents are stocking up on sweet treats, as they anticipate lots of excited, costumed kids for Halloween. Dentists are all for having fun and enjoying some sugar, but we wouldn’t be doing our […]
Understanding Root Canals: A Guide to Saving Your Tooth
On regularly scheduled dental visits, most of us can get in and out, in under an hour, teeth glistening, breath smelling minty fresh, a clean sheet, free of cavities and plaque. But occasionally, a mouth x-ray can reveal more serious issues, causing a follow up visit or a more intense fix to be necessary. What, exactly, is the most complicated dental procedure for most dentists (and patients)? Most dentists would say it is […]
AI and Dentistry
While the advance in AI (Artificial Intelligence) may make English teachers around the world cringe, it is simultaneously working to improve and simplify the way modern medicine is approached, dentistry included.
The algorithms and patterns provided by AI data can help with accuracy in a diagnosis, improving patient results. AI’s precision allows scans and images to be analyzed with more exactness than the human eye can observe. Ultimately, this leads to detecting […]
A Guide to Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you ever see celebrities on the red carpet and wonder, “How in the world do they get such perfect, white teeth?” Well, we know the first answer to the question: MONEY. But what if the answer could be simpler (and cheaper) than that?
Because cosmetic dentistry has grown in its popularity and accessibility, most people can obtain the smile of their dreams without going bankrupt. It’s likely that what you see […]
The Purpose of Our Teeth
We tend to take for granted the functions of our body that help us function in the little and big things. We don’t think about eating. We just do it. We don’t think about talking. We just do it. We don’t think about chewing and swallowing. We just do it. Learning a bit more about the anatomy of the mouth may make you appreciate what such a seemingly small part of the body does […]
The Fastest Way to RUIN Your Teeth
For inquiring minds who’d like to know what will ruin their teeth the quickest, read on. Perhaps you’ll think twice, in the future, if you practice any of the habits below:
- Having poor oral hygiene. Duh. It sounds self-explanatory, but what exactly does strong oral hygiene entail? Brushing twice a day, flossing and rinsing your mouth with water after eating when a toothbrush isn’t available. It’s likely […]