Study Urges Olympic Athletes to Make the Toothbrush as Important as the Stopwatch

A study recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, revealed that many dental athletes suffer from serious dental health problems. The study examined the oral health of 302 athletes participating in the 2012 Olympic games in London. The study found that 55% of the athletes exhibited dental caries and over 75% had gingivitis. Many of the athletes admitted that oral health problems affected their training and performance. For the full article, please click here.

3 Things Every Parent Should Know About Their Child’s Teeth

The emergence of baby teeth can be an exciting time and also a challenging time for both child and parent. While some babies exhibit little discomfort during the teething period, some babies can be fussy, lose their appetite and have trouble sleeping. Fortunately, infants should have the majority of their teeth by age three. For the full article, please click here.