Recent sleep apnea studies have found that the diligent use of a CPAP machine for the treatment of sleep apnea is linked to a modest decrease in blood pressure. The studies are really only preliminary, but bring a lot of interesting questions and possibilities to light. The researchers are discussing performing the study using other...Read More
Our society has a thing for sugar. Often foods labeled low fat have added sugar to make them taste better. Instead of fruit, we eat fruit snacks or drink fruit juice. Even our “health foods” are often processed and full of added sugar. Check the label on your favorite iced tea, coffee drink (frappuccinos, we...Read More
If you’ve read any health news today, you have probably read the recent articles discussing a possible link between dental x-rays and benign brain tumors. And yes, we saw that too, and actually we’re are glad this new information has come out. Reducing radiation exposure is something we’ve been focused on for the last 10 years in...Read More
April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and a great time to become aware of the signs and symptoms of oral cancer–one of the only types of cancer that is on the rise rather than the decline. This is mostly from lack of awareness. People often don’t talk about oral cancer, or get screened often...Read More
Even before the book “French Women Don’t Get Fat,” Americans have noticed that other cultures have healthier statistics, longer lifespans, and the ability to stay fit without joining a gym! We sometimes exaggerate, however some other cultures with longer incidences of breast cancer, heart disease, or obesity, do have some practices that we could learn...Read More
In a recent study, people with diabetes were one third less likely to be hospitalized or visit the ER for the disease if they received regular dental care. Similar findings have also linked good dental care with lowered emergencies for cardiovascular disease and pre-term birth. This particular study was performed on a group of 537...Read More
Cosmetic dentistry seems like a modern branch of dentistry, but when looking back at the history of dentistry, even our ancestors took measures to improve the way their smiles looked. In the beginning…. As early as the ancient Egyptians, people used different materials as dentures or tooth replacements. Teeth that had been extracted from other...Read More
It’s easy to get tied up in picking out the perfect gifts for others, or attending holiday parties, or putting the finishing touches on decorations. However you spend your holiday season, we hope you’ll consider giving back to the community or anyone who needs a little extra joy in their lives…because really, the season is...Read More
Real Simple magazine’s November 2011 issue had an article on dental health that got us thinking– what are some tips and guidelines we can offer our patients to help prevent dental emergencies and issues? What are some ways our patients can take care of their smiles at home in between visits that are personalized to...Read More
So many toothpaste commercials claim that their paste is recommended by a large percentage of dentists, but what does the dentist really recommend? Most toothpastes contain several key, common ingredients: Fluoride: Fluoride is excellent in preventing cavities, but is harmful when swallowed (as discussed here) . Children are more prone to swallowing toothpaste, but adults...Read More
