Archives by Tag 'Oral Health'
Oral Health, Pregnancy
Friday, February 5, 2010
Every expectant mother knows that with the excitement of being pregnant comes a multitude of questions. However, when it comes to pregnancy and its relationship to oral health, well, many mothers are unaware of the questions they should be asking. They may not be aware of the link that exists between their oral health and ...
dental insurance
Friday, February 5, 2010
In these tough economic times it is becoming more commonplace to find many people without any dental insurance. If this describes you or someone you know, here are some pointers to help out. A first step is to empower yourself by practicing prevention by consuming a proper diet to avoid nutritional deficiencies. This step alone ...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
Though often confused with cold sores or fever blisters that are contagious, canker sores are not and are a problem that nearly everyone will deal with at some point in life. Here's the difference between these medical conditions. Cold sores and fever blisters are caused by the herpes virus (HSV1) and usually occur on or ...
Oral Hygiene
Friday, February 5, 2010
While nearly everyone experiences the first stage of periodontal disease or gingivitis, about 10% of the population goes on to develop destructive periodontal (gum) disease. However, with the proper treatment as soon as possible, you can return to good oral health. One conservative treatment plan your dentist may suggest is root planing—a treatment aimed at ...
Oral Hygiene
Friday, February 5, 2010
Technology impacts almost everything we do each day, so why should it be any different when it comes to your toothbrush? While some dentists feel that “it's not the brush as much as the hand that holds it,” the Cochrane Collaboration, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to providing evidence-based reporting of scientific based studies, found ...
dental insurance
Friday, February 5, 2010
After your dentist gives you the news that you need a dental procedure to restore your good oral health, you may next wonder if the procedure will be covered by your dental insurance. You can most often determine the answer by understanding your policy's coverage.
Or if you've had the procedure and your insurance claim was ...
Nutrition, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
The U.S. Surgeon General has stated emphatically that, “you can't be healthy without oral health.” Given this scientifically backed opinion, life-long good health requires a solid understanding and application of the basics in nutrition, diet, and exercise. With approximately 127 million overweight adults in the U.S., 60 million obese, and 9 million extremely obese, you ...
Oral Hygiene
Friday, February 5, 2010
In addition to helping you maintain good oral healthcare, a simple cleaning makes your mouth feel really fresh. And one of the reasons for this feeling is from the professional polishing of your teeth to remove (bacterial) plaque, tartar (calcium deposits), and stain from the tooth surface above the gum line. This standard of good ...
oral cancer
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Surprisingly, the answer to this question is YES! The fastest growing segment of the oral cancer population is young, non-smoking individuals, very different from the historic profile of those who got oral cancer 20 years ago. The reason is the sexually transmitted Human Papilloma Virus (HPV16). If the current trend of HPV16 incidence continues, it ...
Pediatric Dentistry
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Even though children use fluoride toothpaste, it may still be important for them to receive fluoride treatments with their routine six-month dental cleanings and exams. And why does this matter? Fluoride has the unique ability to strengthen tooth enamel, which is made-up of an incredible crystalline substance, calcium hydroxyapatite—the hardest substance in nature. When you ...
