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Tooth sensitivity can be very confusing because much of the time it seemingly comes out of nowhere. One day you’re enjoying your morning latte and the next morning you’re wincing in agony as your teeth feel a sharp pain when the coffee hits them. But where does this sensitivity come from – and how can… Continue Reading:
According to a new study, the name “mouth guard” may be a bit of a misnomer. That’s because the study found that athletes who used custom-fit sports mouth guards benefited from those mouth guards in numerous ways – beyond just their oral health. Whole Face One of the most impressive findings of the study was… Continue Reading:
Football season. Back-to-school season. The holiday season. They’re all hallmarks of fall, but so is one other less-popular season: cold and flu season. This year, fight the urge to hide out under the blankets and stay indoors until spring. Try these tips for making this cold and flu season the healthiest ever. Get Your Flu… Continue Reading:
It’s safe to say that humans have made some pretty incredible inventions since the dawn of mankind. From indoor plumbing to electricity and, yes, even smartphones, these inventions have all made a major impact on the way most of us live our lives. The same applies to dental inventions – from high-tech dentist tools to… Continue Reading:
One of the more common complaints we hear from patients is that their gums bleed when they brush or floss. While to some this can be a cause for alarm, the truth is, bleeding gums don’t always mean there’s a huge problem. But sometimes they do. So, how can you tell when to be alarmed… Continue Reading:
It seems like there isn’t a week that goes by that we don’t hear about probiotics or other natural remedies being researched to improve our health the natural way. Products like yogurt, kimchi, pickles, and sauerkraut are all said to have probiotics – living microorganisms, or “good bacteria” that, when consumed, benefit the body in… Continue Reading:
Much has been written about the many benefits of water to the human body – and about the many problems, dehydration can cause. After all, the adult body is made up of about 65 percent water, and researchers estimate that without food or other fluids, the average person would only survive about a week without… Continue Reading:
Our teeth are pretty amazing things, aren’t they? But have you ever stopped to think about just how fascinating they really are? They’re exposed bones that grow in, fall out and then grow in again. They finish developing when we’re in our teens, but with proper care can last the entire rest of our life.… Continue Reading:
When little Cruise Horsburgh was born on January 27, 2018, he greeted the world with a surprise in his mouth – a fully formed tooth. Cruise’s parents, Shannon MacAllister and Dean Horsburgh, were understandably shocked to see the bottom lower central incisor in their baby’s mouth, but they soon learned that it does happen -… Continue Reading:
It’s now estimated that 70 percent of the U.S. population suffers from some form of gum disease, including the early stages of gum disease known as gingivitis. Gingivitis is categorized by redness and swelling of the gums around the edges of your teeth. This area of the gums is known as the “gingiva.” Though gingivitis… Continue Reading:
Up until recently the main debate over water was fluoridated versus not fluoridated. Activists from both sides of the issue have presented their cases to communities around America, to varying degrees of success, but the debates still rage on. Now, a new risk has entered the fold in the water debate, and it could complicate… Continue Reading:
Plaque. Bacteria. Food residue. Our teeth come in contact with a host of cavity-causing materials throughout the day. For healthy teeth that are cleaned properly, most of these intruders are no big deal, but for teeth that are already weakened due to improper care, damage or enamel defects, these oral intruders can really take their… Continue Reading:
With so many conflicting reports in the news, it’s hard to know which side of an issue is the right side to be on. Thankfully, there are experts we trust to help us separate fact from hysteria. In that spirit, here are some of the most controversial dental topics to make headlines, and Dr. Hill’s… Continue Reading:
Generally speaking, when someone likens your behavior to that of an animal, it’s not a compliment. But that may not ring true for one particular barrel of monkeys from Great Nicobar Island in India. The monkeys are long-tailed macaques, and they are said to have impeccable dental hygiene that rivals even the most hygienic of… Continue Reading:
If you’re a dog lover, you probably already know the comforting feeling you get from patting a warm, fluffy canine in times of stress. A dental practice in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, is capitalizing on that comforting feeling and allowing patients to cuddle with an office dog during their dental cleanings. Ellie the schnauzer… Continue Reading:
Interesting Facts Oral Hygiene Stephen Hill Wednesday, 22 November 2017 2903 Hits There are a lot of dental myths out there – and sometimes it can be hard to tell fact from fiction. Many of us have probably heard the common myth that if you swallow your chewing gum it will stay in your stomach for seven years. Thankfully,… Continue Reading:
There are few things as predictable in life as going to your semi-annual checkup at the dentist’s office. It’s almost always the same, every six months: fill out some paperwork, then head back to the exam room for X-rays, cleaning and finally your exam with the dentist. You know the cleaning is important, as is… Continue Reading:
You may not have known this, but Dr. Hill met his wife in college in Shreveport, Louisiana, singing in the choir. In fact, he’s still a choir singer with his church today! As a singer, he knows it’s important to not just warm up your vocal chords properly before singing, but also to take excellent… Continue Reading:
Often touted as a safe and natural drug, cannabis, or marijuana, can still cause gum disease, according to a study from Columbia University. The study followed 1,900 recreational marijuana users over a period of one year and found that those who reported higher marijuana usage also had higher instances of gum disease. Dr. Stephen Hill… Continue Reading:
Cavities have been called one of the most prevalent health conditions facing the United States today. They are so common that, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, an estimated 92 percent of adults have at least one cavity in their permanent teeth, and at least 42 percent of children ages 2… Continue Reading:
A recent study by researchers at the Chung Shan Medical University in Taichung, Taiwan, has revealed that patients with the chronic gum disease periodontitis are at a 70 percent higher risk of developing dementia than those with healthy gums. The study, which was published in the journal Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy, studied 28,000 people, 9,300… Continue Reading:
When you think of mussels, what comes to mind? For most people, it’s probably the seashore or a big bowl of cioppino. But for researchers at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) Marine Institute, mussels also represent a strong bond, and a stronger, better dental filling. According to Kollbe Ahn, one of the… Continue Reading:
For patients who receive dental implants, bacterial inflammation-related implant failure is a serious concern. Though inflammation-related implant failure only affects between 6 and 15 percent of dental implant patients, it can be catastrophic, causing patients to lose not just a costly implant, but also bone and tissue as well. Complicating matters, many patients do not… Continue Reading:
For millions of Americans who take diligent care of their teeth, acid enamel erosion may come as a complete surprise. After all, if you’re doing everything right, this sort of thing isn’t supposed to happen. But often, acid enamel erosion can come from some a very surprising source: your stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) will… Continue Reading:
Even if you’ve never gotten your own wisdom teeth (or third molars), chances are you’ve heard of them, or you’ve heard friends or family regale you with tales of their extraction. Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that grow in the very back of your mouth. Though it is possible to get up… Continue Reading:
For patients who have undergone the procedure known as a root canal, the fear and stress surrounding the procedure may not end when the procedure does. As many root canal patients have learned, often getting a root canal is not the final word in healing an infected tooth. That’s because in some cases when the… Continue Reading:
If you’ve had a toothache before, you probably already know how hard it can be to focus on anything but that pain in your mouth. Maybe that’s why in 2016, a full 21 percent of American adult respondents to a Delta Dental survey reported missing at least one day of work due to oral health… Continue Reading:
Summer is finally here, and for many families that means it’s amusement park and carnival season! But while these venues are known for many things (Rides! Games! Prizes!) one thing they’re not known for is their healthy dining options. So, how do you know what foods to avoid when your choices are all less than… Continue Reading:
If you are one of the millions of Americans who wear dentures, partials, or even temporary retainers, you probably have a box of denture cleaning tablets in your medicine cabinet. Denture tablets are those effervescent discs that have become the gold standard in cleaning oral appliances between uses. But did you know that denture cleaning… Continue Reading:
Chewing gum is one of those controversial products that people either love or hate. For some, it’s considered low brow and rude to chew gum, while to others it’s simply an enjoyable way to freshen your breath or distract yourself from that cabinet of sweets calling your name after dinner. But while many liken even… Continue Reading:
