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How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Your Special Needs Child
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.
Preventing tooth decay from developing in your child's teeth requires a strong commitment to daily oral hygiene. But if you have a child with a chronic physical or behavioral Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
posted: Jan. 03, 2021.
If you've ever had a run-in with cavities, you know the drill (no pun intended): After getting a local anesthetic for pain, the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
posted: Nov. 20, 2019.
Each year thousands of people develop sinus infections from various causes. But there's one cause for sinusitis that might surprise you—tooth decay. Tooth decay begins when the acid produced by Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
posted: Sep. 01, 2019.
The Millennials, those born around the turn of the Millennium in 2000, are entering adulthood. Like any generation, they have their collective promise—and problems. An example of the latter Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
posted: Aug. 02, 2019.
True or false: there’s no cause for concern about tooth decay until your child’s permanent teeth erupt. False—decayed primary teeth can lead to potentially serious consequences later in life. Although “baby” Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Feb. 03, 2019.
A root canal treatment is a common procedure performed by dentists and endodontists (specialists for inner tooth problems). If you're about to undergo this tooth-saving procedure, here's what you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Mar. 30, 2016.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read moreCategory: Oral Health