It’s fall and pretty soon everyone you know is going to be coughing and sneezing. And then it will be your turn. There’s really no way to avoid at least a short illness over the winter, especially if you have kids. But sometimes your cold or flu symptoms linger on. They don’t go away as [...]
Fluoride toothpaste has been proven to help prevent tooth decay. The level of fluoride concentration that is effective for this purpose is 1000 ppm (parts per million), so that’s what most toothpaste with the ADA symbol of approval use. Although toothpastes often deviate from their stated fluoride levels, a fluoride toothpaste should [...]
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history, so not too many of us remember the last time the UK made the traditional proclamation of succession in 1952: “The King is dead--long live the Queen!” Monarchy may seem an old-fashioned system of government today, but when it was instituted, it was an incredibly [...]
We know that oral health and overall health are closely linked. In fact, conditions like gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth infections are commonly linked to systemic conditions. And now a new study has illuminated another link: psoriasis and gum disease. This study shows that people with psoriasis are much more likely [...]
One thing that keeps people from getting dental implants is that they are afraid it will hurt. There is good news, though: dental implants don’t hurt the way you think they might. In fact, dental implants can be one of the least painful dental procedures you ever have. Sound incredible? It’s true! [...]
