We all know how hard it is to talk when there’s dental equipment in our mouths. In spite of that, dentists still try to talk to you during procedures. Why is that? Nobody knows. But according to one recent study: better communication between you and your dentist may be the secret key to good dental…
When you ask people why they brush their teeth, they’ll typically say things like, “I don’t want bad breath” or “I want healthy teeth.” We all know that poor dental hygiene leads to tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. But tooth decay has been linked to a surprising range of other health conditions. Alzheimer’s…
New research shows that tooth loss is linked to mental and physical decline in seniors. As a result, doctors are starting to use tooth loss as a potential early marker of decline in older age. The study was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society and was led by a team from University…
Coconut oil has taken the health world by storm over the past few years. But recent research from Ireland has revealed that coconut oil could do more than just moisturize the skin: it could also prevent cavities. Researchers from Ireland’s Athlone Institute of Technology discovered that enzyme-treated coconut oil prevented the growth of cavity causing…
Modern technology has given us so much. And now, thanks to modern technology, kids can grow up with healthy teeth. At least, that’s the idea behind Virtual Dental Home (VDH). VDH is a California-based program which works like a mobile dental office: a specially-trained hygienist packages a chair and dental equipment into a car and…
Most people brush their teeth twice a day. We don’t necessarily know why it’s so important to do it – but we do it anyways. Nobody likes going to bed with stuff on their teeth. Today, I’m going to explain why brushing your teeth before bed is so important: Run your tongue across your teeth…
Dental anxiety may be the most common form of anxiety in the world today. Most people don’t like going to the dentist. That’s why sedation dentistry is more popular today than it’s ever been before. Sedation dentistry suppresses the brain’s responses to pain and stress while still allowing patients to remain conscious. When used in…
Dental clinics aren’t known for being cheap. But one dental clinic in Longmont, Colorado is trying to change that perception: Longmont’s Dental Aid clinic is currently offering dental services for free. Dental Aid partnered with an American Dental Association program called Give Kids a Smile, which aims to provide dental care to underprivileged children across…
Could your saliva contain early warning signs for diseases like cancer and diabetes? A new study from UCLA suggests that a simple saliva test is capable of diagnosing diabetes, cancer, and other diseases at an early stage. The study showed that saliva contains many of the same disease-revealing molecules that are contained in our blood.…
A Wisconsin dentist recently came up with an innovative plan to combat child obesity and dental issues: bribe them with cash. That’s right: Dr. Chris Kammer is paying children $1 per pound to buy back candy they collected during Halloween night. The cash for candy program, known officially as the Halloween Candy Buy Back (HCBB),…