Dental Headlines & News
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...
Snap on Teeth - Florida Cosmetic Dentist Reveals All!
A Dazzling Celebrity Smile May Not Be Out of Reach with Snap-on-Teethby Florida Dentist Dr. Mitchell A. PohA new affordable entry into the field of cosmetic dentistry is becoming vogue, Snap-on-Teeth.Now individuals who don't have that perfect white smile can...
Looking Good: A better toothpaste? (The State)
Proctor & Gamble is touting its new Crest Pro-Health Night toothpaste as going a few steps beyond regular toothpaste. The toothpaste is purported to work through the night with an antibacterial fluoride so that you wake up with a cleaner mouth in the morning. Oral bacteria multiplies while we sleep, causing bad breath, gingivitis, cavities and stained teeth. Crest Pro-Health Night is a tooth ...
Louisiana May Mandate Fluoridation Despite Evidence of Harm Ignoring scientific evidence of harm, the Louisiana State Senate passed a fluoridation mandate bill which, if approved by the House, will require fluoride chemicals be added to most of Louisiana's public water supplies, ostensibly to reduce tooth decay.
However, a 2006 review of fluoride toxicology literature conducted by the prestigious National Research Council (NRC) reveals that ingested fluoride, even at low levels used for fluoridation, poses risks to infants, diabetics, kidney patients, high water drinkers and those with low thyroid function. Many cities are stopping fluoridation.
Meth Is Bad - Not Just For You But For Your Teeth!
Now, we all know that use of hard drugs is not a good thing but I am not hear to preach about drug addiction, today.I just want to highlight this news: meth (methamphetamine) ruins your oral health. The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) advises it is imperative...
Smokers: Win a Laser Teeth Whitening Session
Win a laser teeth whitening session with a silly quiz and go to England! Seems silly and it is but it is all about taking notice of your smile and what smoking can do to darken your teeth. An ad going around the UK reads as follows:Is your New Year resolution...
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...
Take A Cruise and Whiten Your Teeth In Style!
Extreme makeovers while cruising the high seas? Why not!You can take a European cruise from www.royalcaribbean.co.uk and find that their spa offers a range of treatment rooms, offering everything from teeth whitening to detox procedures. Rather stay on land?Manhattan,...
Is Tooth Cleaning a Scam? The results were not heartening for those of us who have suffered through dozens upon dozens of cleanings. The meta analysis of qualifying studies suggested that the evidence was mixed, at best. For example, there is not strong evidence that hygienist cleaning reduces gingivitis
Baby Boomers Want Whiter Teeth in Droves
Are you after that younger look ?Well, you are not alone. People today firmly believe that a whiter smile helps you get a promotion, secure a new job, enhance your love life and just plain add to your looks.More baby boomers than ever are interested in their...
States' Scorecard Finds Big Differences in Kids' Health Care According to the scorecard, if all states performed as well as the top few states:
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