If you’re dealing with dry mouth, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey by the Sjögren’s Foundation, about 73 percent of respondents said dry mouth had a moderate to major impact on their lives. While dry mouth can make it harder to eat, swallow, or talk, it can also significantly […]
The dental industry has matured in its understanding of the value proposition of additive manufacturing (AM). From the first 3D printed applications such as dental models for orthodontics, implant dentistry and fixed restorations applications, we are now seeing huge advancements in end use applications, like dentures and aligners. Arguably, no […]
Wandering down the dental aisle at my local supermarket, I’ve always wondered why it is that mint is so ubiquitous in toothpaste, mouthwash and the like? I’m personally not a fan of mint. Where does mint come from, and what are the economics? According to journalist Charles Duhigg, whose book “The […]
A dentist has issued a warning to Britons about one common mistake that could impact a person’s oral health. The debate about whether to wet your toothbrush before applying your toothpaste or leaving it dry is one that divides many, but according to Dr Sahil Patel of Marleybone Smile Clinic […]
A cheap cavity-fighting liquid typically used to treat sensitive teeth appears to work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay, a new study finds. A single treatment of either silver diamine fluoride (SDF) or a typical dental sealant prevented 80% of cavities for four years among thousands of […]
My mother says that the reason why she didn’t send us to the dentist as consistently as she should have was because she had her own fear of seeing them. Hmph. I think that her stuff ended up getting projected onto me because if there is one thing that I […]
You may be wondering what size toothbrush is most appropriate for your child to use based on their age. Though each child is different and their oral development is unique, we’ll walk you through which toothbrush your child should use as they grow up and how much toothpaste to use! […]
A dental visit for a child with autism can be intimidating, which is why our pediatric dentists are trained to care for children on the autism spectrum. We know that every child is unique and our team works diligently to treat each patient with personalized care. Our ultimate goal is […]
Dental floss (or dental tape) and other interdental cleaners (e.g., small brushes, special wooden or plastic picks, sticks or water flossers) removes food trapped between the teeth and removes the film of bacteria that forms there before it has a chance to harden into plaque. Toothbrush bristles alone cannot clean […]
When you picture a hospital radiologist, you might think of a specialist who sits in a dark room and spends hours poring over X-rays to make diagnoses. Contrast that with your dentist, who in addition to interpreting X-rays must also perform surgery, manage staff, communicate with patients, and run their […]