Cut the costs of routine dentistry in 2013
By the time December has ended, many North Carolina residents aren’t exactly surprised to find that they have exceeded their budgets on impulse purchases or last-minute gifts.
Dentists warn against “grazing” this holiday season
While North Carolina moms and dads may not be familiar with the term “grazing,” they’ve doubtless seen their children engage in this activity before.
Knowing how cavities are formed can help prevent them
Cavities are caused by tooth decay, which can impact the enamel and inner layer of your pearly whites, known as the dentin.
Do you know how your dentist will test your teeth for cavities?
If your oral care professional notices some discolored spots on your pearly whites, he may tell you that he’s going to use a tool known as an explorer to tell if these stains are indicative of decay.
People with diabetes are at a higher risk for gum problems
Men and women who have developed a gum condition may notice that it could become more difficult to regulate their blood sugar.
Do you know that failure to listen to your family dentist’s advice about your wisdom teeth can mean you’ll spend big bucks down the road?
According to Colgate.com, these chompers may not cause a person any pain but they can result in problems if patients fail to ignore their dentist’s recommendations.
4 great gift ideas that will help your loved ones take care of his or her teeth
You may not know it, but cheese assists in regulating the PH levels in your mouth and even kills germs and bacteria around your oral cavity.
Erectile dysfunction could be the result of periodontal disease
Another analysis in 2005 as the Oral Infections and Vascular Disease Epidemiology Study, which was funded by the National Institutes of Health, concluded that higher levels of bacteria in the gums was connected to thicker carotoid arteries.
Inexpensive handheld X-ray machine poses risks to patients
According to the news outlet, the device known as the Tianjie Dental Falcon, subjects men and women, including the dentist, to 10 times the normal level of radiation.
Vitamin D has been linked to reduction in tooth decay, according to study
Scientists provided kids with increased levels of the vitamin through additional UV radiation or adding cod-liver oil or other products containing the nutrient and discovered that vitamin D was linked to a 50 percent reduction in tooth decay.
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Mihirgir Bava, DMD