Finding Connor Deegan – How Health Issues Can Be Affecting Your Child’s Well-being

 Do you have a son or daughter who is sleepy, snores, or has been diagnosed with ADHD?  The American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry would like you to hear the story of Connor Deegan. To continue reading, please click here.

Keep your kids' teeth health with these tips

 It starts at infancy and becomes a life long habit. Teaching your kids how to care for their teeth early on will help them have a long lasting, beautiful smile.  In this article, Dr. Sutton gives tips for cleaning the teeth of infants (well, at least the gums), baby teeth, and toddler teeth. Read the full article here.

Fillings Are Easy

Eliminate the fear or uncertainty of getting cavities filled by understanding why they must be filled and knowing the filling process.  To continue reading the full article, please click here.

The Importance of Home Dental Care

Going to the dentist regularly is important, but how important is home dental care? Caring for your smile starts at home and can be achieved by a variety of practical steps. To continue reading the full article, please click here.

8 Tips to a Healthy Smile

Learn how to maintain a healthy smile can be easy if you know the right steps. Learn what it takes to keep your teeth healthy with eight easy steps. To read the full article, please click here.

Can Red Wine Protect Your Teeth?

Recent developments have proven that a moderate amount of red wine can greatly reduce the risk of dental plaque and the deterioration of biofilms.  To continue reading the full article, please click here.

Advances in Dental Hygiene: Diagnostic & Therapeutic

See some of the greatest new advances in the dental hygiene industry. New diagnostic and therapeutic technologies are truly revolutionizing the dental industry. To read the full article, please click here.

Want to Fight Cavities? Drink Red Wine!”

The heart health benefits of red wine have been well documented, but now, new evidence suggests that red wine may also have dental benefits as well. A new study suggests that red wine and grape seed extract could eliminate bacteria in the mouth that is responsible for cavities, periodontal disease and tooth loss. A research study performed a series of tests to identify the most effective substances in killing bacteria. Click here to read what they found.

No More Drilling and Filling- New Research Proves Tooth Regrowth a Possibility

 

Imagine never again having to have a cavity filled, a broken tooth repaired, or worrying about an organ transplant. What if we could regrow our own bones and organs? That is the basis of the research published this week in the journal Science Translational Medicine. By using light from low-powered lasers, researchers hope to tap into this natural healing process. Click here for the full article.

Severe Drought Conditions Lead One City to Brush Teeth With Sewer Water

Experiencing the worst drought in recorded history has prompted one Texas city to resort to using treated sewage water for brushing teeth, showering and cooking. Although many Wichita Falls residents are less than pleased with the idea of “drinking toilet water,” officials are convinced it’s the best solution to their water shortage issues. Wichita Falls is currently waiting for final state approval to begin reusing sewer water. For the full article, please click here.

New Study Provides Further Evidence of Link Between Oral Health and Heart Health

 

Multiple studies have revealed a link between oral health and overall health. But, a new study looks closer to find a strong association between periodontal disease and coronary heart disease. A study of 15,828 participants from 39 countries found a correlation between self-reported periodontal disease and heart risk factors, including high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and large waist circumference. For the full article click here.

5 Dental Falsehoods that Could Be Destroying Your Teeth and Overall Health

The health of our teeth has an enormous impact on the overall health of our bodies. Because of this, it’s important to know the facts when caring for your teeth and gums. Should your wisdom teeth be removed? Are teeth whitening products hurting your enamel? To read the full article, please click here.

Antibacterial Agent Improves the Effectiveness of Toothpaste

A new review published in The Cochrane Library found that patients who regularly used fluoride toothpaste containing the antibacterial agent, triclosan and a copolymer saw a noticeable reduction in the presence of plaque and gingivitis as well as bleeding gums and tooth decay. The study compared the use of toothpaste containing fluoride only with the use of a triclosan/copolymer toothpaste. While further research is needed, the ADA is not surprised by the findings. For the full article, click here.   

Oral-B Revolutionizes Tooth Brushing with Their Smart Series Connected Toothbrush

In an effort to improve the dental hygiene habits of the UK, Oral B has launched their Smart Series Electric Toothbrush. The toothbrush communicates with a smart phone app to promote better more efficient tooth brushing. Users can select from multiple brushing modes, such as sensitive, deep clean, daily clean, tongue cleaning, whitening and gum care. The toothbrush hit the UK market today. For the full article click here.

If Your Teeth Could Speak, What Would They Say About Your Health?

If your teeth could speak, what would they say about your health? Our teeth, gums and tongue are powerful communicators of the overall health of our bodies. They can show signs of many different illnesses, diseases and addictions, often before a patient experiences any noticeable symptoms. To find out what your teeth are telling you, please click here.

Kids’ Gaming Toothbrush Puts The Fun in Tooth Brushing

When two dads grew tired of the daily tooth brushing battle, they decided to design a gaming toothbrush that would transform the brushing ritual into a fun and interactive game for kids. The result: Grush Brush. The Grush Brush uses motion sensors and a wireless connection to monitor kids’ brushing habits. Each Grush Brush comes with games that encourage children to improve their dental habits. For the full article, click here.

AAPD LAUNCHES DENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD DENTAL DECAY

In order to bring awareness to the epidemic proportions of tooth decay in young children, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has developed an educational campaign that highlights the severity of childhood dental decay. The campaign aims to teach parents the importance of dental hygiene and educate them on the new developments and techniques in infant and toddler dental care. One recommendation urges parents to take their children in for a dental exam as soon as they turn one. For the full article, please click here.

Rare Brain Tumor Contains Fully Formed Teeth

A rare brain tumor containing fully formed teeth was discovered in a 4-month-old infant in Maryland. This is the first time that surgeons have found teeth in this type of tumor. The boy is progressing well now that the tumor has been removed. The tumor was first discovered when doctors noticed that the child’s head was growing abnormally fast. Once the brain scan was performed, doctors saw the tumor with what appeared to be fully formed teeth. For the full article, click here.

We May Not Have Needed Another Reason to Love Chocolate, But Now We Have One

Crest recently launched a new line of unusually flavored toothpastes to bring a little excitement back into dental hygiene. Crest's most recent flavor to their Crest Be line of toothpastes is called Mint Chocolate Trek. To see our blog about the new toothpaste from Crest, click here.

A Little Reminder From "Mother"

Created by Sen.se, a new digital device lovingly referred to as “Mother” monitors daily routines to ensure they are completed correctly. Mother comes with four cookies that can be attached to household objects to track their daily use. Notifications and alerts can be sent directly to your smartphone reminding you to brush your teeth, take your morning pill, water the plants, feed the dogs, etc. For the full article, click here.