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Tooth decay seems to be practically inevitable. About -91% of U.S. adults-, between the age of 20 and 64, have or have had tooth decay. Once adults reach the age of 65, that number jumps to 96%. Tooth decay is a common problem, affecting more than 9 out of 10 Americans at some point during their lifetime. But that doesn’t mean you can’t stave it off. In fact, most people can reverse and/or prevent...
November 25, 2023
Moms and dads everywhere always seem to be reminding their children, no matter the age, to look after their teeth. And of course, once again, they are right. Taking care of your teeth can allow you to feel proud and want to show-off those pearly whites to everyone in sight, and not only that, it can also help you improve your overall health and, of course, your personal hygiene. It is, therefore, important...
July 17, 2023
INTRODUCTION - A good number of people have unjustified fears or anxieties regarding dental care. Some of that fear springs from misconceptions and myths; others spring from bad experiences they have accidentally bumped into in the past. The good news is that a number of important facts—some of which may not be known to you - can help allay some of those fears and sources of anxiety. TEN REASSURING...
December 4, 2019
Oral health is important for people of all ages, including seniors. When you get old, you may deal with several dental problems. By understanding the importance of oral care in the elderly, you can prevent or tackle these oral problems with ease. Let us look at 5 common dental problems you may face in old age. 1. Gum and Periodontal Disease - Gum disease can be caused by bacteria in plaque and tartar....
October 30, 2019
The hygienist can cause a lot of anxiety for some of us. All the scraping, poking and prodding is enough to push almost anyone over the edge. It could be that this is soon to change, though. And that’s got a few of us here at Wellness more than a little excited (and some of us a little terrified, too). Thanks to an army of- small robots- trips to the dentist may soon get a lot more high-tech. Designed...
June 5, 2019
Your smile and your eyes are usually the first things people notice about you. With that said, it behooves us to do everything possible to keep our smile looking great. What you may not realize is there are other factors to looking great that require slowing down the aging process which you can actually help with implants. I'm actually talking about addressing one of the more common anti-aging mistakes...
March 14, 2014
Have you ever lost, broken or had a tooth removed as an adult? When it happens, the Arch Integrity clock starts ticking fast. Arch Integrity is a term used for a jaw (upper or lower) that has all teeth present with no spaces. Arch integrity is lost once a tooth has been removed. When a tooth is removed it will cause a domino effect of harmful and sometimes irreparable damage to your mouth. The tooth...
March 3, 2014
The connection between the oral health and overall wellness has been well researched and proven over many decades. Most patients will need some type of dental therapy at some point in their lives. The treatment becomes more intense if the patient exhibits signs of genetic predispositions, unfavorable oral habits or dental trauma. Certain therapeutic strategies are implemented by the dentist and his...
June 11, 2013
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