John Henry Holliday
Blog Highlights: John Henry Holliday, or Doc Holliday, was actually a dentist who had a booming practice in Atlanta He was forced to leave his practice because he had tuberculosis When he was young, his father taught him how to shoot He studied dentistry at the age of 19 and received his Doctor of Dental […]
The Importance of Fluoride for your teeth enamel
Blog Highlights: The teeth loses minerals and gains minerals on a daily basis through demineralization and remineralization Decay can take place when the remineralization process is not enough to repair the enamel from demineralization Products that have a high fluoride concentration can only be purchased with a doctor’s prescription Infants from 6 months old, to […]
How to Straighten your Teeth the Right Way
Blog Highlights: Individuals who received orthodontic treatments decades ago might have shifted teeth today because they did not wear retainers after having their braces A lot of parents today want their kids to have braces so that they can avoid suffering from the stigma of having bad teeth Invisalign braces are unique because they can […]
The Use of Lasers in Dentistry Procedures
Blog Highlights: Lasers have been approved for use by the FDA, but the ADA has not given its Seal of Acceptance for its use in dentistry Lasers can be used to treat tooth decay and gum disease, it can also be used for teeth whitening, lesion removal, and for biopsies Laser light can be used […]
Keeping your Teeth Enamel Strong
Blog Highlights: Consuming a lot of sugar can help the bacteria in your mouth to thrive and produce acids that will erode your teeth Instead of consuming sweets, pastries, and too much carbohydrates, you can actually opt for food items that contain calcium to help strengthen your teeth enamel Heartburns and eating disorders can actually […]
Periodontal Disease and Diabetes: Hitting two birds with one stone
Blog Highlights: As much as 170 million individuals suffer from diabetes all over the world Diabetes is closely associated with periodontal disease Fortunately, periodontal therapy can help improve blood sugar control in diabetic patients Diabetic control has also been known to improve periodontal outcomes Today, there are as much as 170 million individuals who are […]
How is periodontal disease associated with Diabetes?
Blog Highlights: Diabetes has been known to do a lot of damage in the mouth in the form of periodontal disease Periodontal disease or gum disease can result in tooth loss, or bone loss People who have diabetes, or those who have a family history of diabetes, need to know what periodontal disease is all […]
The Different Names of Sugar
Blog highlights: We call different types of sweeteners with different names depending on where they come from. No matter what you call your sweetener, the truth is, it is still a form of sugar. You need to know the different aliases of sugar if you want to make sure that you avoid consuming too much […]
