Jun 8, 2021 | oral health
With the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are trying to stay home as much as possible and are avoiding any appointments they feel could be unnecessary. But should you avoid seeing your dentist because of the risk of COVID-19? A paper published in the British Dental...
May 13, 2021 | oral health, prevention
As of November of 2020, there have been more than 56 million cases of COVID-19 worldwide. While 39 million of those have recovered, the virus has claimed the lives of over 1.3 million people, with many cases still active. While an outbreak of this size and severity is...
Apr 21, 2021 | oral health, prevention
While not directly testing against the COVID-19 virus, researchers at the Penn State College of Medicine looked at a number of products and their effectiveness against coronaviruses which are similar to COVID-19. Among the products in the study were antiseptic rinses...
Mar 10, 2021 | oral health
The pandemic has resulted in a stressful time for everyone in the world, and, for many people, this stress can result in orofacial pain. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine took a look at patients in two countries and examined how the stress of...
Feb 10, 2021 | oral health
Patients concerned about visiting the dentist during the pandemic may find some reassurance in learning that the ADA has found that fewer than 1% of dentists have tested positive for COVID-19. In the first large-scale collection of infection rates and infection...
Jan 10, 2021 | oral health, prevention
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: January 10, 2021 Can gum disease kill you? In combination with COVID-19, you have a higher risk of death if you find yourself hospitalized with COVID-19. The connection between the mouth and the health of the rest of the body is not something to be...
Dec 9, 2020 | oral health, prevention
Even though dental practices have been reopened for some time, many people are still concerned about whether or not it is safe to visit their dentist’s office. We’ve established that your oral health is more important than ever, given the ties between COVID...
Nov 10, 2020 | dental procedure
Did you know that over 5 million people in the United States require a wisdom tooth extraction? And while you may be looking to have this treatment done in the future, there are certain things you should take into consideration. Let’s take technology for example....
Oct 9, 2020 | dental procedure
Although root canals and extractions may seem like unpleasant experiences, they are for more preferred to ignoring necessary dental work. Both of these treatments can be used when a tooth is suffering from an excessive amount of damage. What are the main differences...
Sep 9, 2020 | oral health
Up to a whopping 200 pounds per square inch—that’s how much crushing force adult teeth have. So, imagine how much damage that amount of force can do to the teeth of those who constantly grind or gnash their pearly whites. Unfortunately, tooth grinding, or...