5 Ways to Cut Your Dental Bills in Half
Nearly two in every five American adults have received less dental care than they need or plan to delay treatment because they believe they simply can't afford it, according to an ORC International and Aspen Dental Management study. What's more, 80 percent of those adults know postponing or delaying their dental visits will likely cost them more money in the long run. You don't have to face the physical and financial agony of delayed dental treatment. Just follow these money-saving tips.
Tooth Pain and Exercise: Why Do My Teeth Hurt When I Run?
Among many athletes and people who are trying to get into better shape, running is a favorite activity for improving overall and cardiovascular health. For some, though, this exercise can cause pain. One of those possible, but rarely talked about, pains can be in your teeth. If this is something you've experienced, we have some information on what may be causing the pain and how to reduce it.
Dental Plaque & Cardiovascular Diseases
Updated August 17, 2016
Your heart is one busy organ. It pumps your blood each and every day twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week without a break, ever! Even if we do not eat healthy and do not exercise regularly, our heart pumps our blood, making sure it gets to each pinkie toe clear up to our eyeballs!
It seems like everything in the body is linked in some way; however, it may surprise you that teeth and the heart directly affect each other. If one has gum disease, it might be a sign of a heart issue. In fact, gum disease may even be the cause of heart issues under certain circumstances.
A Brief History of Dentistry
From ancient Egyptian "toothers" to today's highly trained dentistry specialists, dental care has interested humans for thousands of years. Early dentists practiced their trade long before they had access to the technologies we enjoy today, such as X-rays, anesthesia, running water, and electricity. Find out how dentistry evolved from its primitive beginning to modern times.
4 Ways to Keep Your Teeth Clean On the Go
Updated August 17, 2016
Are you equipped to take care of your teeth when you are not at home? Do you have a travel toothbrush, toothpaste, or dental floss at your disposal? If you answered no, then you need to learn the tips and tricks of keeping your teeth clean and your smile bright when you are on the go.
The Top 6 Ways to Keep Your Breath Fresh
Do you have an odor emanating from your mouth and do not know from where it is coming? Do you have coffee breath or morning breath? Bad breath can be a hindrance to relationships as well as a cause of anxiety and stress in the individual with the bad breath. They are afraid to get too close to people when talking with them for fear the other person will smell their bad breath. The odor can become so distracting and foul that it isolates people and causes them to ache for human interaction.
The Toddler and The Toothbrush: Three Steps to Developing Healthy Dental Hygiene for Your Toddler
With my toothless 7-month old son already exhibiting copious amounts of free will, I fear the battle that is getting a toddler to brush their teeth. I decided to prepare now. My advice to others with wildly sweet yet wildly powerful babies is summarized in three suggestions: 1) start early, 2) create a routine, and 3) make it fun.
Should I Use an Electric or Regular Toothbrush?
Updated August 19, 2016
There are a million types of toothbrushes out there! What kind should I get? Do I get one with soft bristles? How about medium bristles? Do I choose a small head or a large head? Do I go big and purchase an electric toothbrush or stick to the old-fashioned kind? What about cost? How does it play into the equation? Does an expensive toothbrush mean it cleans my teeth better? There are so many decisions; it can be overwhelming!
11 Foods That Are Hurting Your Teeth
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry estimates that Americans spend $2.75 billion annually on cosmetic dentistry, but how many people actually know how to protect their investment?
Did your parents ever warn you about eating taffy or candy apples, describing in lurid terms what those foods might do to your fillings? Those sticky candies aren't the only things that are ruining your beautiful smile and causing you to spend more time in a dentist chair. There's a long list of foods that aren't good for your teeth, and some of them might surprise you.
What Does it Take to Become a Dentist?
Updated August 19, 2016
Do you remember in elementary and middle school getting asked the question, “what do you want to be when you grow up”? Did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up or were you at a loss? Heck, I bet a lot of us still do not know what we want to be when we “grow up.” If you are unaware at this time what you want to do when you graduate high school, don’t fret. There are plenty of real professions out there to choose from, and dentistry is one of them. If you are at all interested in the sciences, dentistry could be a great option for you.
