The eleventh annual celebration of Root Canal Awareness Week kicked off on Sunday, May 7! Although modern root canal therapy is virtually painless, pervasive myths still intimidate prospective patients. A survey by the American Association of Endodontists found that...
For many people, dental problems can be a little bit scary. We use our teeth every day! When the stakes are that high, it is normal to worry from time to time, especially when you find yourself facing unexpected discomfort or other troubling symptoms. Fortunately, the...
Growing older should be a pleasant process, one that joyfully celebrates of your accomplishments. However, as the years go by, patients often come to face new and potentially unexpected health concerns. Comorbid conditions can make an older patient’s dental health...
Milk and other dairy products such as cheese and yogurt are low in sugar, which is a good thing for your dental health. Plus, they contain protein and are full of calcium, which can help to strengthen your teeth. Phosphorus-rich foods such as meat, poultry, fish, milk...
Just the other day, the New York Times published an article that made the claim that flossing, despite being recommended by dentists and the American Dental Association for decades, lacked the evidence to warrant its perceived importance. The reason this article has...
For most people with full-time jobs, dental insurance is included as an employment benefit at little to no cost. It is particularly inexpensive when considered alongside health insurance, which often costs a great deal more. Yet for individuals who don’t have...
