8 Tips on Brushing Your Teeth
The main reason why you brush your teeth is to fight off cavities and consequently prevent bad breath. But sometimes, the way you brush your teeth makes you more susceptible to cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. Here are some tips that you should consider to keep a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile. Spend […]
How to Floss Your Teeth Properly
Many people don’t realize the importance of flossing. Flossing reaches what toothbrushes can’t—in-between your teeth. If the plaque isn’t removed, it combines with the sugars or starches of the foods that we eat, producing an acid that attacks tooth enamel. This can eventually lead to cavities. Brushing removes plaque from the surfaces of the teeth, […]
VELscope: Oral Cancer Screening System
A newly-discovered technology that would help dentists and patients in the early detection of oral diseases is the most powerful tool available and recommended by oral health care professionals today. The VELscope was developed and patented to British Columbia Cancer Agency in collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center, with funding provided in part by the […]
Foundation for Children’s Dental Health
Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles – The Foundation for Children’s Dental Health will host a fiesta party at City Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Kellar’s home on Saturday, August 18, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to raise funds for children needing dental care. Live salsa dancing performances, salsa lessons, margaritas, great music, homemade Mexican food, […]
Gum Diseases
There are two major stages of gum disease: Gingivitis and Periodontitis. Gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease and can be treated and reversed if diagnosed early. Periodontitis is the serious and advanced stage of gum disease, which includes bone loss and is irreversible. Poor oral hygiene is the most common cause of periodontitis. […]
Oral Health Facts
According to a 2006 report by the Brown County Oral Health Partnership: Dental cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease Untreated cavities in children can be associated with growth, learning and speech problems and can result in costly emergency room visits Twenty percent of the populations had 80 percent of the decay Among 5- […]
Dental Research: Robot mimics action of human jaw and teeth
A ‘Chewing Robot’ which mimics the human jaw and teeth could revolutionise dental research, it has emerged. Dr Kazem Alemzadeh, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering came up with the concept of the robot after seeing that aircraft simulators used the similar movements. www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/ 5691186/ Chewing-Robot-could-revolutionise-dental-research.html
Dental care 101: Why should I floss?
When you brush your teeth, you’re only able to reach about 60% of your teeth. So, imagine if you left 40% of your body unwashed for weeks upon weeks, you’d be pretty dirty. So, why would you do that to your teeth? http://www.examiner.com/x-15633-Health-101-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Dental-care-101-Why-should-I-floss