September 2, 2014

Up to 3,000 times the bacterial growth on hollow-head toothbrushes

Solid-head power toothbrushes retain less bacteria compared to hollow-head toothbrushes, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of […]
August 27, 2014

Reasons to Get Your Wisdom Tooth Removed

Wisdom teeth usually cause issues when they protrude through the gum. Listed here are the most common reasons for why your wisdom teeth should be removed. […]
August 25, 2014

Warning to Parents on High Acidity Drinks

Dental researchers at the University of Adelaide are warning parents of the dangers of soft drinks, fruit juice, sports drinks and other drinks high in acidity, […]
August 21, 2014

Why You Need Invisalign

Looking to adjust your teeth without the use of braces? If you have been looking around the internet for an alternative, then we’re assuming you’ve seen […]
August 19, 2014

Only 1 in 10 smokers who visited a dentist received advice to quit

Not all smokers receive tobacco cessation advice from health care providers (HCPs), according to a study from Ohio State University. Researchers note that although factors associated […]
August 18, 2014

Oral Health of our Troops

Every morning I like to run along Franklin Delano Roosevelt boardwalk in Staten Island. It’s a beautiful run with the Verrazano bridge stretching into the horizon. […]
August 13, 2014

6 Questions to Ask Before Choosing A Dentist For Dental Implants

There are many dentists who are performing dental implants on patients without first having the proper training or experience. In fact, many dental offices are now […]
August 10, 2014

On the link between periodontitis and atherosclerosis

Chronic oral infection with the periodontal disease pathogen,Porphyromonas gingivalis, not only causes local inflammation of the gums leading to tooth loss but also is associated with […]