Dental

Sugary Snacks Turn into Acid If you have a sweet tooth, you may not have it for very long. Sugary snacks during the day stick to your teeth, turning the sugar to acid and acid is very harmful to your tooth enamel. Before you snack, ask yourself some questions and make wise choices. How to…

Irreversible Tooth Damage Resulting from Sport Energy Drinks The American Dental Association announced results of a study that indicates “an alarming increase” in the consumption of sport energy drinks is causing irreversible damage to teeth. If you, your children or grandchildren consume these drinks, you may be interested to know the consequences to oral health.…

Medical News from The British Health Foundation A totally preventable disease, gingivitis, when left untreated, has been linked to an oral cancer virus in a study done by the British Health Foundation released in an article June 2012. As we begin the 2012 Olympics, we see the picture of perfect health from all the athletes.…

Loose or Missing Teeth Affect Your Bite You can have loose or missing teeth as a result of different things.  Either decay, injury to the tooth or certain health issues can cause you to have teeth that are loose, have fallen out or need to be removed. While some people feel it’s okay to live…

Breaking Bad Tooth-brushing Habits It seems silly to think we can make common tooth-brushing mistakes, but it’s true. Most of our tooth-brushing habits have developed over the years and many of us continue to brush our teeth without thinking twice about the method or the proper utensils for proper tooth-brushing.  This can lead to cavities…

Take Extra Care of Your Teeth This Summer With the summer in full swing, people tend to consume different varieties of food, in greater quantity, that contain more sugars and acids.  The more you know about these foods, the easier it will be to enjoy them while controlling the harmful effects they can have on…

Why Dental Implants Are a Better Choice Over the Fixed Bridge If you have loose, crooked or missing teeth, you’ve probably wondered about the benefits of dental implants vs. a fixed bridge. Many people believe that implants are more expensive than a fixed bridge, but the information provided here will show you how implants, in…

Medical Tourism – Visit the Jersey Shore and Leave with a New Smile Medical tourism is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel business. People will travel just about anywhere to get the best the medical industry has to offer. This summer, if you have friends or family members who are in need…