SHARE THIS ARTICLE Delta Dental’s first Senior Oral Health and Menopause Survey revealed that 70% of women 50 and older experience oral health symptoms they don’t realize relate to menopause, making dentists a prime, untapped resource for women navigating it. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — An astounding 84% of women aged 50 and over are unaware that some of the oral health symptoms and discomfort they experience could be related
By Meghan Greening, RDH, BSDH, EFDA © Alexandr Mitiuc / Adobe Stock According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 500,000 dental implants are placed in the United States annually.1 As dental hygienists, the number of patients we treat who have at least one dental implant will increase. For this reason, it is important for dental hygienists to become familiar with dental implants from both restorative and preventive aspects. We need to
Cosmetic Dentistry: An overview of cosmetic dental treatments such as teeth whitening, dental veneers, and dental implants, including the benefits and risks of each treatment. Not every dental issue is foundational. Sure, healthy teeth also tend to look great when you have a complete set of them. However, sometimes the issue is more cosmetic. You might have crooked teeth that function fine but can be improved looks-wise. Or you have
Nutrition and Oral Health: A discussion on how diet and nutrition can affect oral health, including which foods are good for teeth and which ones to avoid. Here’s what you need to know about nutrition and oral health. They’re directly related to each other. If you have poor nutrition, you can end up with various oral maladies. In contrast, good nutrition along with oral hygiene maintenance can lead to a
Nowadays, Los Algodones is a known name to thousands of people around the globe. This small town in the north of Mexico has earned recognition as one of the main destinations for dental tourism in the world. As time passes, more people choose to practice dental tourism mexico los Algodones due to the big cost savings and high-quality dental work. If you’re new to dental tourism and are thinking about
Getting dental implants is a big decision due to the important impact they can have on your daily life, your health, and your self-perception. With every big decision, there are many details to take into consideration before choosing what to do. If you still have the debate about all on 4 vs all on 6 in your head and are still having a hard time making this choice, we will
Medical technology firm Forward Science has enhanced its nonopioid oral pain relief gel BioStōm. In collaboration with its partners PuraGraft and MPS, Forward Science improved the product by increasing bioadherence and optimizing viscosity.
A rare dental developmental abnormality, known as a protostylid and characterized as an extra cusp, caused a woman’s apical periodontitis, according to a case report published on August 28 in BMC Oral Health. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans allowed clinicians to visualize the supernumerary cusp with an intact root canal, which was fused with the mesiobuccal canal in the middle of the root. The woman underwent endodontic treatment and was
In this blog, we’ll explore how diabetes affects oral health and share tips for maintaining good oral hygiene despite this chronic condition. Diabetes’s impact on blood sugar levels and overall health is well-known, but its influence on oral health is often overlooked. Let’s delve into this crucial connection. Increased Risk of Gum Disease One of the most prominent effects of diabetes on oral health is its contribution to an increased
Dental Care for Children: A guide on how to care for children’s teeth and gums, including tips on brushing, flossing, and the importance of early dental checkups. Brushing your teeth, flossing, and gargling mouthwash are important habits to foster whether you’re a child or adult. You should prioritize oral hygiene to avoid losing all your teeth when you’re older. However, what about dental care for children? How should you go
Medical tourism refers to the process in which patients from the U.S. or Australia go to places like Spain or Thailand to get a medical checkup, procedures, or surgeries at more affordable prices even when you take into account travel expenses. One of the subsets of medical tourism is dental tourism, which also happens to be one of many tourist attractions available in the beautiful country of Thailand. There, anyone
Oral Hygiene Tips: A list of practical tips for maintaining good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing techniques, choosing the right toothbrush and toothpaste, and avoiding bad habits that can harm teeth. You’ve heard that very popular saying comparing an ounce of prevention and a pound of cure, right? The same also applies to oral hygiene. If you wish to avoid dental issues in the future when you’re older, it’s