Dental Headlines & News
Deja vu on tooth decay Oh, no, here we go again. The Oregon Smile Survey 2007, which recommends fluoridating drinking water to solve the tooth decay problems in elementary students, is the opening salvo in yet another run at the legislature seeking a law to, literally, force fluoride down the throats of all Oregonians.
New study shows low-income families face 3 barriers to health care TAnd this was from a parent who is on the Oregon Health Plan: "It is impossible to find a dentist that will take OHP. The only one I could find is three hours and at least two mountain passes away, making getting there almost impossible, especially in the winter."
Smile! Scientists work out the secret to the perfect teeth Aa formula for the perfect smile. dazzling white smile might be essential for Hollywood stars.
Too Much Fluoride Is Not Good For Your Health
Are your childrend getting too much fluoride in their water or your toothpaste?Studies have found that an over abundance of fluoride in children undergoing tooth formation tends to lead to a condition called, dental fluorosis.- a condition indicated by the...
Braces Over Forty : Not Just For Kids Anymore
Are you an older beauty-conscious adult? If so, you are not alone. More and more, people over forty (yes, we are called baby-boomers still) are deciding to do something about their crooked and not-so-perfect teeth!There are basically three types of braces older...
Think Yellow Teeth Are Funny?
Think having yellow teeth is funny? Well, since it's close to the holidays, I thought that I would just look around and find a funny story to tell about teeth rather than promote the number one, one and only teeth whitening kit that I recommend.After all, if...
Something to smile about (The Herald News)
Cosmetic dentists describe themselves as committed to oral health care that enhances a person's appearance, and they often talk of "smile makeovers." Cosmetic dental procedures usually are performed in a dentist's office and many of those getting the work done are in their 50s or 60s.
Groundbreaking Study Reveals How Consumers Shop for Health Care (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The number of people inclined to comparison shop for medical services such as knee surgery could be much higher than previously thought, according to groundbreaking research conducted by Regence.
Beyond whitening: Keep your teeth healthy (Juice)
Caring for your chompers means more than picking up a box of Whitestrips every couple of weeks. Especially for adults in their 20s and 30s, who are...
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