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Every April, National Facial Protection Month strives to raise public awareness and remind parents/caregivers, coaches and athletes to play it safe while playing sports. As you suit up for outdoor activities this spring, don’t forget to protect your face and head. Spring often brings a flood of patients suffering with head, mouth and facial injuries…

Whether due to an unexpected accident or some problems with a growing mouth and teeth, the need for oral surgeries for children may arise at any time. For parents and children alike, oral surgery can be somewhat scary. Knowing what situations may require a surgery, as well as what to expect during oral surgery, can…

The common cold and flu both cause congestion, which can cause issues like sore throats, dry mouth, and even tooth pain. Mouth-breathing and post-nasal drip can dry out your mouth. If you have a cold or the flu, make sure to brush your teeth for two minutes at least twice a day. This helps keep…

Most New Year’s resolutions revolve around increasing your health and your wealth. If you choose to make dental resolutions around your oral care, you’ll create a win-win situation for both your oral health and financial situation. There’s no better way to solve dental issues by avoiding them in the first place, and it’s true: a…

In the past, the only cosmetic and functional options available for people with missing teeth were dentures and bridges.  Advancement in technology now offers a more permanent solution for missing teeth called dental implants. Dental implants are designed to replace the roots of teeth that cannot be saved by traditional methods, such as root canal. …

Antibiotics are medicines that treat bacterial infections. If you are scheduled for an upcoming dental surgery or procedure, your dentist may administer antibiotic anaphylaxis, the taking of antibiotics before any type of work which has the potential to release large amounts of bacteria into the bloodstream. Dental procedures that cause excess bleeding, such as tooth…

Myth 1: You Don’t Need to Brush Your Teeth If You Drink Enough Water This is one of the most common dental myths. You might think that drinking a lot of fluoridated water will rinse away the food and bacteria in your mouth. However, water alone is not enough to keep your teeth clean. You…

As you age, so do your teeth, from everyday wear and tear. Your teeth are very strong, but chewing, biting and teeth grinding wear down tooth enamel, the hard protective layer on the outside of your teeth. That may also cause your teeth also flatten. These changes that you may experience as you age, may…

The importance of vitamin d for oral health. It is estimated that a significant percent of the adult population is deficient in vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin.” Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, therefore it’s essential for healthy teeth and gums. Much has been written about the importance of having sufficient vitamin D and…

Each April, most of the nation’s top dental associations join together with the Oral Cancer Foundation to raise awareness for oral and oropharyngeal cancers (cancer of the back of the oral cavity and upper throat). This year an estimated 54,000 new cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. Of those individuals, 43…

World Oral Health Day will again be celebrated around the globe on March 20. Organized by the FDI World Dental Federation, it is the largest global awareness campaign on oral health. Take charge of your oral health Control your risk factors Oral health can be maintained by being aware of your risk factors and taking…

Wisdom teeth, the large flat molars in the back of your mouth, usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25. Scientists believe that wisdom teeth were essential for our early ancestors’ diets. But as our jawlines’ shape and size evolved over time, our mouths became smaller. This left us with less room for these extra teeth…

The New Year is always an exciting time for change and resolutions – a time when many people vow to live a healthier life. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to work on dental resolutions to improve your oral health.  Here are some suggestions to reinforce proper dental care habits. Improve…

Read more of the article about the Diabetes and Gum Disease Connection  visit https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/d/diabetes November is National Diabetes Month People who have diabetes know the disease can harm the eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other important systems in the body. Did you know diabetes can also cause problems in your mouth? People with diabetes have…

A recent survey conducted by the American Dental Association found that more than 70% of dentists surveyed were seeing an increase in stress-related conditions among patients. These included teeth grinding, and clenching. A little more than 60 percent of dentists saw an increase in other stress-related dental conditions including chipped and cracked teeth and TMD…

Are you considering getting dental implants to improve or restore your smile? A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is surgically inserted into the jawbone. Teeth implants are used to hold a prosthetic tooth in place. Implants function in a similar way to a natural tooth root. The results are artificial teeth that look, feel,…

For people with tooth sensitivity, eating or drinking certain substances or those at certain temperatures causes discomfort or pain in their teeth. At least 40 million adults suffer from sensitive teeth in the United States, according to the Academy of General Dentistry.  The pain is often sharp and sudden, but temporary. Tooth pain occurs when hot…

Good Oral Health, Including Dentures, May Protect Against Cognitive Decline SOURCE: New York University, news release, July 8, 2021 Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia-and with each tooth lost, the risk of cognitive decline grows, according to a new analysis led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing…

Certain gum disease-related variables improve five years after the early removal of nearby unerupted wisdom teeth in young patients, according to a new study. In the study published in the March issue of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), average probing pocket…