When it comes to a dental procedure like a root canal or cavity filling, you have many options that will help alleviate any pain, discomfort and anxiety associated with the measures.
However, according to various sources, a dentist in Indonesia named Dr. Dhanni Gustiana is making it more bearable for his fearful patients as he has begun using a musical drill.
A recent study conducted by scientists from the Department of Odontology and the Aging Research Center (ARC) at Karolinska Institutet and from Karlstad University looked at a group 557 males and females who were older than 77 years old.
A past study from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAP) revealed that women who don’t take care of their teeth and have gum disease are more prone to preterm birth.
According to a press release, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, manufacturer of Orbit® sugar-free gum, are joining forces to promote the theme “Keep them clean. Keep them healthy.”
One of the benefits of using a bridge as opposed to a crown is that they are far less pricey than crowns, making them an affordable option for those who have endured problems with their teeth over the years.
A group of dental scientists from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine has published a report in the industry news source Journal of Dental Research, stating that pre-diabetes symptoms can be identified in the dentist’s chair.