Students have a high prevalence of canker sores or cold sores, yet the sores seem to appear less frequently after graduation, when stress levels are lower, according to a report in the November/December 2003 issue of General Dentistry, the Academy of...
Category: General Dentistry
Taking Bites: Are You Biting Off More Than You Can Chew?
In our fast-paced lives, many of us may be eating in a hurry, taking giant bites of our food to get done quickly and on to the next task. Fast-food restaurants advertise giant burgers and sandwiches as a selling point, but often those super-sized del...
Allergy-Free Dental Visits Are No Laughing Matter!
Itchy, swollen eyes, sneezing and a runny nose may sound like a case of seasonal allergies, but for many it’s the reality faced each time they visit the dentist. According to the February 2008 issue of AGD Impact, the monthly news magazine of t...
Energy and Sports Drinks: Responsible for Irreversible Tooth Damage
Better Than Soda? A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especi...
Amalgam: What is silver filling?
Dental amalgams are silver fillings. Amalgam is a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and copper. Mercury makes up about 50 percent of the compound. It is used to bind the metals together and to provide a strong, hard, durable filling. Mercury has been f...
What are Wisdom Teeth?
What Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth grow in at the back of the mouth, behind your molars. There is a set on the bottom as well as the top. Wisdom teeth often grow in crooked, sideways, or otherwise misaligned. As they grow in, they can push on other ...
Gingivitis: What Is It and What You Should Do!
What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is a form of gum disease that occurs when plaque builds up on teeth and causes inflammation of the surrounding gum tissue. Plaque build-up produces toxins that irritate the gums, causing them to bleed, become red and pu...
Tooth Enamel: What you Need to Know!
Enamel Erosion Tooth enamel erosion can be the source of discomfort and pain! Erosion typically occurs when acid, from foods we eat or drink, wears away the tooth enamel (hard outer layer of the tooth that gives it its structure). Our saliva contains...
Oral Health Threats
Health and Lifestyle Habits Your health and lifestyle habits have a direct impact on your oral health. Recent research has shown there is a correlation between obesity and gum disease. And did you know that smoking tobacco products increases your cha...
Dental Products: What to Look For!
Toothbrushes With so many shapes, sizes and styles of toothbrushes on the market, deciding which kind to buy can be confusing. Here’s what you should look for: Most dental professionals agree that a soft-bristled brush is best for removing p...
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