Complications of Severe Facial Injury
Have you ever noticed that one of our very first reactions to a possible accident is the immediate effort to shield our head and face? When someone throws a …
oral health
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Nearly 5 million Americans have had their wisdom teeth removed, resulting in a yearly expense of $3 billion. Are you one of the patients who has undergone this surgery? …
The Effects of Smiles
No matter what language we speak, smiles are a universal symbol of joy and credibility in regards to non-verbal communication. According to a study carried out in 2005, receiving …
Study Report Reasons Why Dental Fillings Might Fail
Frontiers in Medicine published a paper which looked into amalgam and composite fillings as well as some of the variables which can lead them to fail. Among the factors …
Do You Have a Canker Sore?
Showing up only in the inside of the mouth, as opposed to cold sores, aphthous ulcers (canker sores) aren’t contagious. Canker sores affect approximately twenty percent (1 in 5) …
Case Report Finds Large Gums in Children with Leukemia
A case report that was published on Dentistry Today found that children with large gums were an indicator for several types of Leukemia (AML). Occasionally as a dentist, it …
A Relationship Has Been Identified Between Gum Disease & Obesity
A study performed at New York Medical College claims to have found a correlation between periodontitis and obesity. As explained by Nader G. Abraham, PhD, DrHC, one of the …
Using Osteoporosis Medication and Dental Treatment
Since the early 1970’s, medication has been used to slow down the breaking down of bone diseases such as metastatic bone cancer and osteoporosis. These drugs are called bisphosphonates …
Are Mouthguards Necessary?
Mouthguards are not credited enough for what these simple pieces of equipment do to protect athletes. Parents of children that play football or hockey are probably aware of just …
Protect Your Mouth This Summer Part 1
We hope you’re enjoying the summer and spending plenty of time outside! A lot of us probably have friends and family over on these beautiful days, but what can …