Tips For Keeping Kid's Interested In Dental Health

Creating a fun and effective tooth brushing routine at a young age is essential to building the foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth. By following these six expert tips for tooth brushing, you can give your children the gift of a beautiful smile. First, make the tooth brushing routine fun. Sing songs, use tasty toothpaste and purchase bright colorful toothbrushes. For the full article, please click here.

5 Foods To Avoid This Christmas To Maintain Beautiful Teeth

The holidays are full of serious dental dilemmas, as sugar is the key ingredient to many of our favorite holiday treats. Not all festive desserts are created equally though. Experts have compiled five of the naughtiest holiday treats you should make sure to avoid. Candy canes top this year’s list as they can cause cavities as well as tooth fractures and breakage. For the full article, please click here.

Straighter Teeth Faster Than Before

A team at NYU’s College of Dentistry developed a new dental procedure that reduces the amount of time patients must wear braces. The procedure utilizes a process called micro-osteoperforation in which dentists drill small holes into patients’ gums to create inflammation. This inflammation can help to speed up the rate of tooth movement, thereby limiting the amount of time patients are required to wear braces. For the full article, click here.

Helpful Tips for Maintaining Good Oral Health

You only get one body and one natural set of teeth, so it’s important that you actively work to preserve the health of both. By scheduling regular visits with your dentist, switching to an electric toothbrush and identifying whether your grind or clench your teeth, you can help to maintain strong, healthy teeth throughout your life. By following five simple tips, you’ll be on the road to healthier teeth. For the full article, please click here.

Candy Lovers Rejoice, New Candy Fights Cavities

It’s nothing new to hear that candy is harmful to teeth, but now this age-old fact may not be quite so accurate. Researchers of the Berlin-based biotech company Organobalance have created a new sugar-free candy that actually helps reduce cavities. The candy introduces the healthy Lactobacillus paracasei bacteria to the mouth, which binds to harmful mutans streptococci bacteria, potentially reducing cavities. For the full article please click here.

Let Your Mouth Do the Talking and the Listening

A new cutting edge hearing aid allows patients with single-sided deafness to hear through their teeth. Because bone is a good conductor of sound, patients are able to hear again when sound is transmitted through their teeth. This recent technology is called the Sound Bite Hearing System and it allows hearing-impaired patients a convenient and non-invasive way to hear sound. Read the full article here.

Polar Bear Cub Gets Much Needed Dental Care

After a polar bear cub was discovered abandoned and extremely thin in Manitoba, Canada, she was transported to Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg where she underwent a dental procedure to extract two broken and infected baby teeth and one adult tooth. The polar bear was sedated prior to the procedure and is now making a full recovery back at the International Polar Bear Conservation Centre. For the full article, please click here.

Natural Teeth Whitening Ideas

For those that live an organic lifestyle or simply wish to save a little money, below are five affordable and even tasty remedies for whitening your teeth. Rubbing mashed up strawberries on your teeth can help to lighten your teeth, as well as swishing hydrogen peroxide in your mouth. If you are looking for a polishing agent, salt and baking soda work as great mild abrasives.

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How Acidity Can Damage Your Teeth

Many people think that acidity is something that only impacts your digestion but it’s actual an integral part of your dental health. Did you know that many of the foods in your diet could throw off the acidity level in your mouth? High levels of acid can even damage the roots of your teeth which could lead to costly dental operations!

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Don't Fear Your Dentist

Are you trying to face a long-term fear of going to the dentist? Don’t fear your dentist! Oral health is one of the most important aspects of your overall health! It’s so important to be comfortable with your dentist and dental procedures. Overcome your anxiety about the dentist’s office and walk into your next appointment, check-up or procedures with ease by reading tips from our blog!

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Arizona Parents Store Son's Baby Teeth for Stem Cells

When Luis Rodriguez was told that his son needed to have his four front teeth removed to make room for his adult teeth, Luis took the opportunity to bank his son’s baby teeth. Using the company StemSave, the Rodriguez family harvested stem cells from his son’s teeth as a precaution against possible illnesses such as Leukemia, Parkinson’s, etc. Stem cells have been used to treat and sometimes cure serious medical conditions. 

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4 Year Old Dies From Severe Tooth Decay

Due to severe tooth decay, a four-year-old girl passed away, and her parents have been sentenced to prison for neglect. After the child died following a routine procedure to extract decayed teeth, the parents were charged with neglecting her health. The mother claimed that despite noticing the extreme decay surrounding her daughter’s teeth, she did not take her to the dentist because her daughter said she was not in pain and did not want to visit the dentist.

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Teenage Japanese Girls Start New Trend

Teenage girls in Japan have started a hot new trend that promotes deformed teeth. Girls are visiting dental salons to have their teeth lengthened to create a “snaggletooth”. This new cosmetic procedure is designed to increase their attractiveness and make them more accessible. While Americans spend thousands to straighten their teeth, Japanese girls are spending thousands of dollars to actually create more deformed smiles. 

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Improve Your Heart Health By Improving Your Dental Health

A recent study found that improving the health of your gums could also improve the health of your heart. The study, which examined 420 adults, found that over the course of three years, as the subjects’ gum health improved, the plaque buildup in their arteries slowed. Atherosclerosis, the narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup, is a serious heart condition that can lead to stroke, heart disease and death. 

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Three Candies to Avoid This Halloween

To help you navigate the minefield of candy this holiday season, Dr. Rachel Perry of South Texas Dental listed the three best and the three worst candies for your teeth.  Sour Patch Kids, Laffy Taffy and Sugar Babies are the three most offensive candies in terms of cavities because their chewy consistency allows sugars to stick like glue to your teeth. In addition, the sour component of Sour Patch Kids can upset the PH balance in the mouth. For the three best candies to eat, view the full article here.  

Simple Tips for Achieving Those Pearly Whites

Although the candy onslaught of Halloween may be just around the corner, it doesn’t have to derail your healthy dental habits. The occasional candy indulgence is perfectly alright so long as you follow a few simple tips. Brush and floss your teeth, beware of bleeding of the gums and follow a healthy diet. For more dental health tips, view the full article here.

5 Tasty Mouth-Healthy Foods

Researchers have recently discovered five new foods that can help fight cavities and gum disease. The neutralizing effects of cheese can help lower acid levels in the mouth. In addition, black teas and green teas contain compounds called polyphenols that can help reduce the growth of plaque-producing bacteria and fight bad breath. Sugarless gum and raisins are also great teeth-healthy foods. 

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Brush Regularly To Ensure Your Buddy's Dental Health

After witnessing a recent spike in dental decay among dogs, White Cross Vets is now warning pet owners to brush their dogs’ teeth daily to prevent dental decay, gum disease and inflammation. Pet owners often forget about the importance of their dogs’ good oral hygiene, and because of this, many dogs are losing teeth to decay. Now with flavored toothpastes and tartar-reducing dental products, it’s easier to ensure healthy gums and teeth among pets.

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Read About Keeping Teeth Clean With Your Child

For parents in need of additional materials and support to teach their tots all about maintaining healthy smiles, these eight books will keep your kids laughing, smiling and learning. From Dr. Seuss’s, “The Tooth Book” to Elena L’s “Brush Brush Brush!”, kids will laugh out loud as they learn all about the things teeth can do and the ways in which to keep them clean so that they last a lifetime.

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Tips for Keeping Your Kids’ Teeth Healthy This Halloween

With Halloween just around the corner, it is important to follow these simple tips to ensure your kids’ teeth remain beautiful and healthy. One of the most detrimental candies to kids’ teeth is the lollipop. Not only does its hard surface make chipping a possibility, but also because it takes a long time to consume, your kids’ teeth are submerged in sugar for an extended period of time. Another frightening candy is the sticky and chewy one. Gummy bears and taffy can increase the risk of tooth decay.

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Father Given Gift of Sight After Implanting Tooth In Eye

Ian Tibbetts had never seen the faces of his four-year-old twin boys. After an accident 16 years ago left him completely blind, Tibbetts had undergone multiple surgeries in the hope that he would regain his vision. But it wasn’t until a pioneering surgery used one of his teeth to reconstruct his eye that Tibbetts was finally able to see his sons’ faces for the first time. 

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How to Protect Your Teeth From Halloween Candy Temptations

Halloween candy isn’t just for kids, as nearly 80 percent of adults admit to consuming some of their kids’ candy on Halloween. Sugary treats are harmless in moderation, but they aren’t all created equal. Fast-dissolving sweets like chocolate and powdery candy are far less damaging to teeth than hard candies and chewy candies. To ensure you make the right choices this Halloween, find out how your favorite candy ranks.

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Newest Accessory Among Female Pop Stars Causes Tooth Decay

What was once an over the top accessory sported primarily by male hip hop artists has now become a popular item among female pop stars including Rita Ora, Madonna, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Beyonce. It’s difficult to understand the true appeal of grillz, but they have nevertheless secured a top spot among Hollywood celebrities. But, according to a celebrity cosmetic dentist, grillz can promote plaque and cause tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. 

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Dental Tools of the Future: Custom 3D Printed Toothbrush

Looking a bit like a “hairy pair of dentures”, the Blizzident is the new 3D printed toothbrush that’s tailor-made to fit a person’s mouth. By simply biting down, the Blizzident can clean a person’s teeth in six seconds. Engineers use a dental scan to create a computer aided design model of the brush, which is then converted into a 3D object using stereolithography. 

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Health Benefits of Nanodiamonds

Scientists from the UCLA School of Dentisty and the NanoCarbon Research Institute in Japan recently discovered the dental health benefits of nanodiamonds, which could be used to fight bone loss and treat the debilitating effects of osteonecrosis.  Sufferers of osteonecrosis experience bone loss due to reduced blood flow. Ho’s team discovered that nanodiamonds could deliver proteins that promote bone growth more effectively, efficiently and less painfully. 

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Pop Superstar Showcases Beautiful New Hollywood Smile

At the iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, over the weekend, 20-year-old Cher Lloyd, and recent contestant on season seven of the X-Factor UK showcased a brand new, perfectly aligned smile. Opting for porcelain veneers to improve her gap-toothed smile, Lloyd now sports a glamorous Hollywood smile. Porcelain veneers are the perfect option for delivering a natural, radiant smile. 

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Scientists Create Smart Tooth That Can Monitor Health Habits

Researchers have created a “smart tooth” that detects how much time a person spends chewing, drinking, eating, coughing and reading. The smart tooth capitalizes on the fact that activities from chewing to drinking to tooth grinding, all cause the jaw to move in varying directions. Sensors embedded into the teeth can gather information and analyze what action patients are performing based on what way their jaws are moving. 

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Tooth Delivery System for Tooth Fairy

When Jeff Highsmith’s oldest son lost his first tooth, Highsmith realized he could redefine the Tooth Fairy experience for his children. Recognizing the amount of stress placed on the Tooth Fairy to visit millions of homes each year, Highsmith decided to lighten her load by creating a Tooth Fairy delivery system that would allow his children to ship their teeth to the Tooth Fairy for prompt payment. Using a set of flexible PVC pipes, a vacuum and a microcomputer, Highsmith created a pneumatic delivery system that is triggered by smartphone.  For the full article click here.

Something In Your Friend's Teeth? Tweet them!

We’ve all experienced that moment when a colleague or a date smiles and a fleck of food is stuck between her front incisors, and you just don’t have the heart to say something to her for fear of embarrassment. Colgate can relate. With it’s new “There’s Something in Your Tweet” Campaign, Colgate will send an anonymous tweet or email to inform the aggrieved party of the food mishap so you don’t have to say a word. For the full article visit.

Can Brushing Our Teeth Actually Do More Harm Than Good

Conventional wisdom has us believing that it is always a good idea to brush our teeth after consuming food or sugary beverages. However, recent studies suggest that this can actually cause our teeth more harm than good. The acidity of the foods we eat can demineralize and weaken the tooth surface, making it more prone to decay, and scrubbing with a toothbrush can actually encourage this process. For the full article click here.

Same-Day Crowns Allow Dentists to Make a Crown While a Patient Waits

Whereas traditional crowns used to require multiple dental visits and up to a three-week waiting period, new digital technology allows dentists to make crowns in less than two hours while the patient waits.  The same-day crown system begins with the dentist taking a three-dimensional picture of the tooth and adjacent teeth, and then using software to design the crown.  With the simplicity of a mouse click, the design is then sent to the milling machine, which sculpts the tooth from a small block of ceramic. For the full article click here.

Whiten Your Teeth Naturally By Eating These 8 Foods

Everyone would love to showcase a whiter, brighter smile, but many people can’t afford the expensive, commercial teeth-whitening products available for sale.  But now, just a quick trip down the fruit and vegetable aisle of your local grocery store can provide you with everything you need for naturally whiter teeth.  Strawberries, apples and onions are just a few smile-enhancing foods.  For additional teeth superfoods view the full article here.

Seeking Straight Teeth? No Metal Mouth? Invisalign!

Unfortunately, many adults choose to live their lives with a less than desirable smile, because they do not realize there are other options to the old-school metal braces. It was embarrassing enough coming to school each day as a teenager sporting a mouth full of metal, let alone working in an office as an adult with huge metal braces.  No one wants to face old classmates, future spouses or prospective clients with metal braces.  With Invisalign you can straighten your teeth without anyone even knowing you are wearing braces.  For the full article click here.  

'Mouth of Steel’ Sets New Guinness World Record

Adding to his two previously-set Guinness records for fastest time (15.7 seconds) pulling a car 100 feet with his mouth and teeth and longest aerial suspension with his mouth and teeth (2 minutes, 32 seconds), Igor Zaripov, also known as the “Mouth of Steal”, recently set a new record by pulling a red double-decker bus weighing 27,249.14 pounds with his teeth at London’s 02 Arena.  Zaripov currently lives in Las Vegas with his wife and son and works as a Cirque du Soleil performer.  For the full article click here.

The Only Way is Essex Star Shows Off Cfast Braces

23-year-old reality star, Billie Faiers, of British show, The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE), recently turned to the virtually invisible Cfast braces to perfect her smile.  This simple, gentle and minimally invasive cosmetic treatment will correct the alignment issues of Faiers front six teeth in only a fraction of the time of traditional braces. Faiers was photographed with her new Cfast braces while heading to work in Brentwood, Essex on Saturday. For the full article click here.

Improving Your Children's Dental Health With Certain Foods

Because our children always need one more reminder to eat healthy foods, foods that are favorable to our health are also great for our teeth.  Foods that are full of sugar, acid or are sticky can erode the enamel on our children’s teeth and provide fuel for bacteria to grow.  Eating foods like celery, pears, apples and yogurt can stimulate saliva and help neutralize acid. Additionally, calcium and phosphate-rich foods can help strengthen the surface of teeth. For the full article click here. 

Shark Teeth: Naturally Cavity Fighting?

The Journal of Structural Biology published a 2012 study that found that at least two species of sharks, makos and tiger sharks, feature teeth whose outer coatings contain one hundred percent fluoride.  Scientists have discovered that sharks' teeth are cavity-resistant because their enamel is comprised of a chemical called fluoroapatite that is impervious to acid-producing bacteria. The fact that sharks have teeth that contain their own cavity-fighting fluoride and that they replace their teeth throughout their lives, makes sharks models of dental health.  For the full article click here.

Milk May Be the Key To Fewer Cavities

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, drinking milk after eating sugary cereals helps prevent cavities by reducing the levels of acidity of dental plaque.  The study involved 20 adults who drank whole milk, 100 percent apple juice, or tap water after consuming 20 grams of dry Froot Loop cereal.  Researchers then measured the plaque pH levels to learn of the effects of each beverage.  For the full article click here.  

Straightening Teeth For Less In Less Time!

The Inman Aligner is a simple removable retainer-like appliance used to align upper and lower front teeth quickly, safely and for one-third the price of other traditional orthodontic treatments such as braces.  In just six to 18 weeks, patients will see dramatically straighter teeth.  Once fitted for aligner trays, patients are instructed to wear them for 16 to 20 hours per day and to schedule routine check-ups with their dentist for every two to three weeks throughout the course of treatment.  For the full article click here.

Fewer Teeth Linked to Reduced Memory

According to a study of people ages 55 and older, participants with few or no teeth were more likely to perform poorly on memory tests, compared with participants who still had many of their natural teeth. These results suggest that the presence of natural teeth may have an impact on cognitive function.  Researchers believe it’s possible that loosing natural teeth reduces sensory signals that teeth send to the brain, affecting its functions, including memory.  For the full article click here.

Dental Health and Prenatal Health

Studies indicate pregnant women with the gum disease periodontitis are more likely to experience a miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm labor, or have low birth-weight babies. Professor Londi Shangase, head of oral medicine and periodontology at the Wits School of Oral Health Sciences, believes maintaining good dental care during pregnancy is vital to the health of the baby and mother. By following just a few simple steps, pregnant women can dramatically reduce their risk factors for periodontitis.  For the full article click here.

Healthy Teeth Making You Brainy

According to a recent study published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences, people with fewer natural teeth performed worse on mental exercises than those with healthier smiles.  Higher brainpower is just one of the many benefits linked to healthy smiles.  In order to maintain healthy chompers, brush teeth with care and don’t forget to floss and rinse often.  For additional oral care tips read the full article here. 

Tiny Glass Balls in Toothpaste May be the Answer to Healthy Teeth

Tiny glass balls developed by researchers at Queen Mary University, London could be the key to repairing tooth decay and alleviating tooth pain sensitivity.  The tiny balls are made from calcium and phosphate, which are crucial components of teeth enamel, the protective coating on the exterior of the teeth.  These special biodegradable glass balls possess the unique ability to retain the calcium and phosphate when in a toothpaste, but then release these tooth strengthening components when in contact with moisture in the mouth. For the full article click here.

Negative Impact of Synthetic Drugs On Your Oral Health

Because synthetic drugs are relatively new and criminal organizations are constantly changing the drugs’ molecular structures, the extent of the damage these drugs have on users’ teeth is still undetermined. Dr. John Wainio, a dentist at Summit Dental in Duluth, suggests that “…synthetic drugs will mimic other types of drugs, such as methamphetamines, which will make a person’s mouth very dry and have a very noticeable effect on their teeth.”  Jonathan Bothun’s documentary “Ground Zero: Duluth’s Battle Against Synthetic Drugs” examines the short-term and long-term effects synthetic drugs have on its users and details the steps the police force is taking to shut-down drug sales.  For the full article click here.

Regenerating Living Tissue With Tooth Stem Cells

Though scientists remain in the early stages of pulp regeneration, experiments performed on animals have shown promising results that may ultimately eliminate the need for painful root canal procedures.  By using tooth stem cells to regenerate critical living tissue called pulp, scientists hope to develop treatments that will regrow teeth that were infected by bacteria or infections.  These developments arrive during a crucial time in which dental disease is affecting over half of the U.S. population.  For the full article click here.

Stem Cell Research Shows Promise in Regenerating Human Teeth

Though scientists remain in the early stages of pulp regeneration, experiments performed on animals have shown promising results that may ultimately eliminate the need for painful root canal procedures.  By using tooth stem cells to regenerate critical living tissue called pulp, scientists hope to develop treatments that will regrow teeth that were infected by bacteria or infections.  These developments arrive during a crucial time in which dental disease is affecting over half of the U.S. population.  For the full article click here: http://rohnertparkdentistry.com/regenerative-medicine-may-eliminate-painful-root-canal-procedures/

Synthetic Drugs Cause As Much Damage to Teeth as Meth - Huge Dental Concern

Because synthetic drugs are relatively new and criminal organizations are constantly changing the drugs’ molecular structures, the extent of the damage these drugs have on users’ teeth is still undetermined. Dr. John Wainio, a dentist at Summit Dental in Duluth, suggests that “…synthetic drugs will mimic other types of drugs, such as methamphetamines, which will make a person’s mouth very dry and have a very noticeable effect on their teeth.”  Jonathan Bothun’s documentary “Ground Zero: Duluth’s Battle Against Synthetic Drugs” examines the short-term and long-term effects synthetic drugs have on its users and details the steps the police force is taking to shut-down drug sales.  For the full article click here: http://sonomasmiles.com/synthetic-drugs-create-dental-health-concern/

Cheese and PH Levels: How It Impacts Your Oral Health

According to a recent study published in General Dentistry, cavity-fighting properties in cheese may improve oral health.  By evaluating the dental plaque PH levels in the mouths of 68 subjects between the ages of 12 and 15 who consumed dairy products such as cheddar cheese, milk and sugar-free yogurt, researchers were able to identify a link between consumption of cheese and increased PH levels.  “The higher the pH level is above 5.5,” explains Vipul Yadav, MDS, lead author of the study, “the lower the chance of developing cavities.”  You can view the full article here.

What To Eat to Prevent Tooth Decay

One of the quickest ways to identify a person with a diet poor in nutrition is to take a look at his or her teeth.  Oftentimes, the first signs of poor nutrition show up in the mouth.  Because the mouth is the initial point of contact for food, the benefits, or lack thereof, of the foods we consume immediately impact our dental health.  Eating a balanced and nutrient-rich diet full of dairy, fruits, vegetables and water can improve oral health by preventing tooth decay and gum disease.

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Patient-Specific Treatment and Preventative Care Crucial to Prevent Tooth Loss

A recent study performed by researchers at the University of Michigan, offered new insights into the correlation between number of annual dental cleanings and tooth loss resulting from the gum disease periodontitis. By evaluating dental claims data from over 5,000 adult patients who had received regular preventative care check-ups for 16 straight years and comparing them to three specific risk factors (smoking, diabetes and interleukin-1 genetic variations), the researchers were able to determine each patient's risk for progressive periodontitis and offer them a personalized preventative care dental plan.

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Tooth Decay In Children and Adults Impacting General Health

 According to a new U.K.-based study published in the Journal of Dental Research, over half of the international population, an estimated 4 billion people, suffer from "untreated oral conditions."  The overwhelming presence of tooth decay in both children and adults can be attributed to poor nutritional choices, such as sugary juices and sodas, and overall oral health neglect.  Costly procedures, fear of the dentist and a general lack of concern are a few reasons why patients avoid preventative dental care.  Unfortunately, poor oral health can significantly impact a person’s general health.

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How Are You Proctecting Your Oral and Overall Health?

Studies have repeatedly shown that unhealthy diets can lead to dental health problems such as cavities and gum disease as well as overall health concerns including heart disease, diabetes and cancer.  The Mayo Clinic suggests that inflammation of the body caused by oral bacteria can cause heart disease, stroke and clogged arteries. To protect one’s dental health, experts recommend an organic diet full of calcium- and phosphorous-rich foods such as dark leafy greens, yogurt, broccoli, garlic, nuts and beans.  Ignoring your dental health will not only lead to dental decay, but it can also cause serious damage to your body’s overall health.  

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Limited Access to Dental Care Leave Many Unemployed

In a world obsessed with physical perfection, those suffering from bad teeth frequently experience discrimination in the employment world.  Employers are often so distracted by a person’s crooked smile that they fail to recognize the potential assets the interviewee may possess.  This prejudice is most often witnessed when the job in question requires face-to-face interactions with other people.  Unfortunately expensive procedures and especially limited access to dental care is often the root of the problem for patients in California.  In order to address this issue, programs like the California Dental Association's "CDA Cares" offer dental care free of charge to individuals suffering from serious dental problems. 

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Increase Community Awareness, Stop the Dental Divide Now!

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According to a report outlined by the American Dental Association, the US is currently experiencing a serious dental health crisis due to a “dental divide” among lower-income and middle- and higher-income adults.  At a recent conference, the ADA unveiled the new “Action for Dental Health: Dentists Making a Difference” campaign that focuses on reducing the number of adults and children with untreated dental disease by increasing community awareness and providing improved care to afflicted Americans. If you are experiencing tooth or gum pain and sensitivity or if it is time for your regular dental check-up, then call Sonoma Smiles in Rohnert Park at (707) 200-1191.

Wisdom Teeth: When It's Time to Say Goodbye

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Removing one’s wisdom teeth has long been deemed a rite of passage, however recent reports suggest a different approach to the emergence of wisdom teeth.  Due to the possible risks of anesthesia and surgery, critics believe keeping healthy wisdom teeth is the safest option for patients.  But the oral surgeon’s group warns that seemingly harmless wisdom teeth may ultimately cause disease or infection down the road.  Because it is impossible to predict which teeth will remain healthy and which teeth will cause problems, some believe it’s better “safe than sorry”.  If you are experiencing pain, bleeding or swelling of the gums, call Sonoma Smiles today to discuss your options.  Call Sonoma Smiles at (707) 200-1191.