5 Easy Tips to Protect Your Children’s Teeth This Halloween Posted On October 20, 2016 | Dentist, Health, Pediatric Clinic, smile Do your children sort and savor Halloween candy like Susan Carraretto’s daughters? Here are 5 tips for keeping little teeth happy this time of year from 5 Minutes for Mom. 1. Know your child and set limits accordingly. If your child naturally self regulates their candy consumption like my Julia and Read More
Selfies While Brushing Your Teeth Lead To Better Dental Hygiene Posted On October 12, 2016 | Dentist, General, Health, Invisalign, News, smile The “selfie” fad may be causing a number of unfortunate incidents across the globe but it also has its upside. According to a new study, recording video “selfies” while brushing teeth can help improve a person’s oral health. The study’s participants used stands to hold their smartphones and film themselves Read More
Receding Gums: Treatment Options and Causes Posted On October 4, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, Health Receding gums are also known as gingival recession. The pink gum tissue normally covers the root of the tooth. This can become exposed when the gum is pushed back or if the tooth is in an abnormal position. Receding gums are common and often unnoticed at an early stage. There Read More
Common bacteria show promise for treating celiac disease Posted On September 21, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, Food, General, Health Researchers have isolated an enzyme from bacteria present in human saliva that has potential as a therapy for celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune disorder that causes severe digestive and other health problems among sufferers when they consume gluten. An estimated 3 million people in the U.S. have celiac disease. Currently, Read More
Sealants Decrease Decay by 80% as Guidelines Get Updated Posted On September 14, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, Pediatric Clinic, smile, veneers Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood illness, affecting 21% of kids aged 6 to 11 years and 58% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years, according to the 2011 to 2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Yet sealants can stop decay in its tracks, reducing its risks Read More