Secondhand Smoke Doubles Cavity Risk in Children
If you’re looking for a reason to quit smoking, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one. I can probably come up with a hundred reasons
Composite Fillings and How They Work
With the need for fillings on the increase, more and more people are turning to their dentists for advice on the right type of filling
Ahhhh! Is Pumpkin Spice Making Its Way Into Dentistry?
Disclaimer: the following images just may curdle your blood and leave you speechless for days. It’s the season for terror and haunting and I don’t
An Introduction to Anesthetics
If there’s one thing that modern dentists rely on more than anything else, it’s the use of anesthetic. This chemical medication is typically applied before
Maternal Stress Increases Risk for Cavities
Chronic stress during pregnancy is known to raise the risk for a number of factors in unborn children, such asthma, allergies, and low birthweight, among
What is a Dental Amalgam?
In this day and age, getting a filling from a dentist is a common event – especially for individuals over the age of 16. A
The Power of Media and Your Child’s Teeth
The appeal of advertisements is something that most parents can understand, but have you ever considered just how much of an impact a healthy ad
Everything You Want to Know About the Toothpaste Warning
If you’ve ever read the small wording on the back of the toothpaste tube, you’ll see the following warning: “Keep out of the reach of
