Updated: 2/10/2020 Halloween is just around the corner, and you know what that means. Costumes, parties and lots and lots of candy. With so much candy surrounding you, it’s often…
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Updated: 2/10/2020 Great news for coconut lovers: coconut oil may help prevent tooth decay. A new study conducted at the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland recently discovered that coconut…
Updated: 2/10/2020 For hundreds of years the tooth fairy has traded gifts for baby teeth left under pillows while children sleep. Unfortunately, the tooth fairy does not take bacteria or infection…
Tooth decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth, and can lead to painful toothaches and infections. However, the problem of dental decay may be becoming a thing of the…
Updated: 2/13/2020 The dental drill could soon be a thing of the past with new research from the University of Missouri. Their new plasma brush technology uses a “cool flame”…
Someone recently asked us, “What’s the worst soda for your teeth?” and we realized that’s probably a common question. Everyone knows soda is “bad for your teeth,” but surely some…
Updated: 2/20/2020 For some, Easter means a big meal with family. For others, Easter means going to church and celebrating the season. For others, Easter means chocolate bunnies and Easter…
Updated: 2/20/2020 An unexpected pathogen may be the culprit in cases of severe cavities among children, researchers found. This new connection could mean that dentists can intervene before decay sets…
Updated: 2/24/2020 Asthma could affect more than just your respiratory system, a new study finds. Oral disease may also be more prevalent in those who suffer from asthma. Children, adolescents…
Updated: 2/24/2020 Two researchers in The Netherlands have discovered a way to prevent plaque buildup in the mouth. Two professors at the University of Groningen say brushing your teeth is…
I asked Dr. Marty Jablow of Dental Technology Solutions to share a little about some developments in dental technology, and he graciously agreed. Dr. Jablow is a dentist in New…
Updated: 2/24/2020 I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! If your family is anything like my family, your Thanksgiving spread probably required two additional tables just to hold all the…
Updated: 2/25/2020 Scientists may have found a solution to the sensitivity that normally follows silver amalgam cavity fillings. Though popular because of its strength and low cost, the high thermal…
Updated: 2/25/2020 Dental care often falls by the wayside in this unstable economy, but untreated dental decay could seriously harm a child’s behavioral and physical development. “Education and income are…
Updated: 2/26/2020 As your children get ready to go back to school, it’s important to make sure that their mouths are healthy and cavity-free. According to a survey by Trident,…