Many of us use an Electronic toothbrush or a Regular Manual toothbrush; however in some parts of the world, its’ citizen use a different device as a toothbrush. In West Africa there is a tree with antimicrobial properties. Can you imagine brushing your teeth with a twig? Well believe or not, people from Africa, Middle East and parts of Asia, used a Miswak twig to clean their teeth. Past Use
We are what we eat, so a healthy diet is important; but it’s not always easy to know what to eat or what are the most recommended quantities. A tool we can use is MyPlate, a nutritional guide provided to us by the United States Department of Agriculture. The plate and cup is divided into 5 foods groups replacing the food pyramids previous use. The plate and cup provide the
A lawsuit has been filed by a teeth-whitening entrepreneur and the Institute for Justice (IJ) challenging the Georgia Board of Dentistry’s rule prohibiting nondentists from doing teeth whitening. The suit was filed was filed April 2 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia challenging the dental board’s “irrational and protectionist monopoly prohibiting nondentists from the business of teeth whitening,” according to the IJ. Similar to businesses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test for women 25 and older that can be used to determine whether these women should have additional diagnostic testing for cervical cancer. The test can also provide information about a patient’s risk for developing cervical cancer in the future. HPV is best known for causing cervical cancer, but it is also the culprit behind many
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has launched a new, informational Web page to provide information about the safety of root canal procedures. The site provides endodontists, general dentists, dental media, industry partners, and patients with information about the safety of endodontic treatment, according to the association. The Web page includes a root canal safety fact sheet, tooth-saving tips, and educational videos for patients about endodontic specialists and root canal
Conclusion time is here, continuing with last weeks tips, will now developed the last 3 dental tips mention 2 weeks ago in our blog7 Dental Tips Healthy Diet A healthy diet is import to improve and maintain good oral health. Remember we are what we eat and if you want to improve your health you will need to improve your eating habits. Try to add fruits and vegetables to your
Health plans in Virginia for groups of fewer than 50 employees will no longer have to offer pediatric dental benefits if certain conditions are met, according to a law recently passed by the state Legislature. Insurers offering plans in the small group or individual market may omit pediatric benefits for 2015 if a qualified dental plan is available to the group or individual and the carrier discloses that pediatric dental
Brushing your teeth something so simple, yet so hard. How many of us have struggle with this simple task; I’m sure that many of us have been there. We go to the dentist and he/she ask the question, “Have your brush your teeth daily? Do you floss?” Answer will vary from patient to patient, but one big question many of us ask is: “why is this so important?” Brushing your
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is launching a national consumer awareness campaign to educate the public on the importance of prevention and early diagnosis of periodontal disease. The campaign, “Love the Gums You’re With,” is aimed at teaching Americans to take better care of their gums by implementing simple steps into their routine, such as brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and receiving an annual comprehensive periodontal evaluation from
As dentistry becomes more personalized and the emphasis on prevention grows, so does the need to find out which patients will need more frequent visits and extra monitoring. A new study has focused on the developmental defects of enamel found in some patients and how they relate to dental caries. An international team of researchers from New Zealand and Australia and led by a Brazilian researcher with the postgraduate program
Women with low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of caries in the teeth of their babies, according to a new study in Pediatrics (April 21, 2014). Canadian researchers found that the calcification levels of children’s teeth can be affected if their mothers had inadequate vitamin D levels when pregnant. This also increased the risk of enamel hypoplasia (poor-quality enamel) and early childhood caries
Easter is a celebration that original celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ; this occurs the third day after Jesus sacrifices his life for all of mankind. There has been a few new traditions add to this holiday. Among them is the inclusion of the Easter Bunny, egg hunting and Easter theme candies or chocolate. The Easter Egg The Easter egg has had several meaning throughout history, there uses have change