As per the Pew Charitable Trusts, more than two-third of the American population face crucial challenges in getting access to dental care, lack of dental insurance policy, insufficient and limited dental care providers, prohibitive cost and transportation and mobility issues. As the policymakers throughout the country look forward to understand the issues and act against them, […]
Dental implants are metal posts or frames that are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath your gums. Once in place, they allow your dentist to mount replacement teeth onto them. Learn more from colgate.com
Here's another reason to get flossing: New research suggests that gum disease is linked with earlier death in older women. Read more from everydayhealth.com
These are definitely worth losing a tooth for.
Nobody likes toothache, and for most people, the thought of having a tooth taken out by the dentist is enough to make them brush twice a day. But there are lots of things that help improve oral health, including not smoking, watching how much you drink and eating a healthy diet, which will help to […]
The reasons for braces and orthodontic treatment vary from patient to patient. Approximately 3 million American and Canadian teens have braces, with the number of adults beginning orthodontic treatment rising at a steady rate. Your dentist will typically be the first person to mention orthodontic treatment, and will likely send you or your loved one […]
Orthodontic bands are small stainless steel rings that are temporarily cemented to the first and second molars during orthodontic treatment. It is common for them to become loose from time to time. Learn more from verywell.com
The Tooth Fairy is feeling a bit more generous. According to Delta Dental’s 13th annual Tooth Fairy survey, cash payouts have soared during the past year to an all-time high average of $4.66, good for a 75-cent increase from 2015. Click here for more from USA Today
Wearing braces is a rite of passage for many kids. But increasingly, adults are also getting braces to straighten their teeth, fix their bites and improve their smiles. Orthodontic options that make braces inconspicuous are a big part of this rising popularity. If you're considering getting braces, here's what you should know. Learn more from U.S. […]
Scientists have developed a dental implant containing a reservoir for the slow release of drugs. Laboratory tests in which the reservoir slowly released a strong antimicrobial agent showed that the new implant can prevent and eliminate bacterial biofilms - a major cause of infection associated with dental implants. Learn more from medicalnewstoday.com
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