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Why is My Jaw Locking?
We get a lot of inquiries from patients about the locking of the jaw joint, aching pain in and around the ear, tenderness, and even clicking and popping noises in the jaw. These are all common...
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Preventive Dental Care Reduces Emergency Room Visits
A recent study conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have researchers second-guessing if preventive dental care for children actually reduces the costs of further restorative treatment,...
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Energy and Sports Drinks: Culprits of Tooth Erosion
We may not think about what we drink as detrimental to tooth enamel, but a reported 30 to 50 percent of teens in the United States consume energy drinks. Another 62 percent consume at least one sports...
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Acid Reflux Can Erode your Enamel
Acid reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is suffered by seven million people according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; however, most people are unaware of the damage...
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Early Exposure to BPA May Lead to Enamel Erosion
Bisphenol A or BPA is a compound found in plastics and resins that may damage the enamel of teeth. Studies conducted by French researchers and published in the American Journal of Pathology (June 10,...
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Oral Care Declining with Age
Several studies have been conducted over the past 10 year and have shown an increase in dental care in younger children. Unfortunately, other studies have shown that a majority of adults over 50 have...
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A Candy Your Dentist Will Let You Eat!
German researchers have developed a candy aimed to lower the levels of bad bacteria in the mouth, which can decrease your chances of developing cavities and even bad breath. The sugar-free candy has...
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Chewing Gum is Often Cause of Migraines for Children and Teenagers
A study done at Meir Medical Center in Israel has shown that the repetitive motion of gum chewing is to blame for many of the migraines suffered by teenagers. While many things have been blamed over...
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Good Oral Health and Reducing Sugar Intake May Decrease Risk of Premature...
The Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine has linked poor oral health with the eating of sugary foods and consuming sugary carbonated beverages and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. While...
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What Happens When Water Fluoridation Ends?
In May 2011 a controversial vote ended the fluoridation of water in Alberta, Canada. Soon a new study will review the results of having ended the fluoridation of that water. Fluoride is known to have...
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