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SECONDHAND SMOKE HAS DENTAL CONSEQUENCES
We’ve know for some time that cigarette smoke is harmful to non-smokers too. A team of researchers at Kyoto University in Japan have linked secondhand smoke to increased dental decay in children. According to a study recently concluded in Japan, children living with smokers were more than twice as likely to develop dental caries (cavities) at 3-years…
Read MoreDENTISTS: The First Line of Defense
Many people see their dentist or dental hygienist more frequently than their personal physician. That means seeing your dentist may be the first to discover a person has oral cancer. Your Bearable Dentistry dentist includes an oral cancer screening in each comprehensive dental exam. According to ADA spokeswoman Dr Alice Boghosian “oral and throat cancers…
Read MoreThe Bad News About Soft Drinks
The Renegade Pharmacist has some interesting ideas of what soft drinks do to one’s body. This article will share some of those thoughts with you and give you some food for thought the next time you reach for your favorite sweetened beverage. In its coverage of The Renegade Pharmacist’s infographics, which went viral, The New York Daily News wrote, “the beverage…
Read MoreDENTAL BENEFITS 101
Dental insurance can be frustrating and confusing. Most people associate the word “insurance” with the concept of protection. Insurance is supposed to safeguard us from unexpected large expenses. But, what we call “dental INSURANCE” actually works more like a discount coupon than a form of insurance. That’s because, unlike car accidents, house fires and even…
Read MoreSCALING AND ROOT PLANING
Has your dentist recommended that you receive treatment called “scaling and root planning”? Scaling and root planning is a deep cleaning below the gumline used to treat gum disease. Gum disease is caused by a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. Plaque is always forming on your teeth, but if they aren’t cleaned well, the…
Read MoreHealthy Mouths, Healthy Kids
You can help your child prevent cavities and have healthy teeth to last their lifetime! Take the 2 minutes, 2 times a day challenge with your children. Make it a healthy habit to brush twice a day. Incorporate daily flossing and you’ve created a healthy routine for life! The Right Toothbrush Kids should use a…
Read MoreDo You Need A New Toothbrush?
When did you last replace your toothbrush? Was it more than 3 months ago? If so, you need to invest in a replacement. Researchers at the University of Manchester found that “the average toothbrush can contain 10 million or more bacteria” including e.coli and staph. Ew! The research article reports that their study highlights the importance…
Read MoreSports Mouthguards
Check out your smile in the mirror. Now, think about what it would be like if you suddenly lost one or two of your front teeth. Many things would be affected: smiling, talking and eating to name a few. Mouthguards, also known as mouth protectors, can help save your teeth by minimizing the damage done…
Read MoreAmerican Dental Association
Founded in 1859, the not-for-profit American Dental Association is the nation’s largest dental association, representing more than 157,000 dentist members. Since then, the ADA has grown to become the leading source of oral health related information for dentists and their patients. The ADA is committed to its members and to the improvement of oral health…
Read MoreGood Dental Care Never Grows Old
Retirement has many rewards and for those folks of golden years, a flexible schedule and more leisure time is a tremendous benefit. Dental health care should remain a priority for older people because some issues can become greater problems as we age. The use of community water fluoridation, fluoride toothpaste and oral care products and…
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