Heart Attack & Stroke Risks Reduced by Professional Dental Cleanings.
A recent study from Taiwan presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Session showed that professional teeth cleanings were associated with fewer heart attacks & strokes. The study had 100,000 people which is a huge number for any...
Sports Guards Save Teeth & Money
A properly fitted sports guard made by your dentist is the best protection for you teeth, jaw, TM joints, and your wallet! Some boys & girls (of all ages) may think that a sports guard is not cool and not needed but nothing can be further from...
How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
3, 4, 6, 12.....How many months between your professional cleanings? This is a very interesting subject and there seems to be a lot of questions about this from patients, hygienists, and even dentists. The answer is.........the interval that helps...
Dentists in the Movies
Here are some "famous" or "not-so-famous" dentists in the movies. 1986 Little Shop of Horrors...........................Dr. Orin Scrivello (Steve Martin) 1976 Marathon Man........................................Dr. Christian Szell...
HPV-16 Virus Now The Leading Cause of Oral Cancers
Approximately 37,000 Americans will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer in 2012 and HPV-16 virus (human papilloma virus), the most commonly sexually transmitted virus, is now the leading cause of oral cancers in the US. There is nothing we can do to stop this virus from spreading but your dentist can help find oral cancer and save your life.
Quick Tips for Good Breath
Rinsing with water after eating if you aren’t able to brush. Chewing a piece of sugarless gum to stimulate saliva flow—nature’s own cleanser. Snacking on celery, carrots, or apples; they tend to clear away loose food and debris during the chewing...