Oral Hygiene | Blog Posts
Picture this: You just sat down to dinner and take a bite of your baked potato. As you chew, you suddenly crunch down on something. But baked potatoes aren’t crunchy! That’s when you panic. Did you lose a tooth? After examining the source of the crunch, you realize you lost something else: a filling. Now… Continue Reading:
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching (and Valentine’s treats on shelves literally the day after Christmas!), it’s the time of year to think about what to gift your sweetheart this February 14. But sometimes those sweet gestures can cause more harm than good – not just to the waistline but to the teeth. If you’re looking… Continue Reading:
So, you’re out from behind those cold metal bars. No, not those cold metal bars! You’ve finally gotten your braces off – and that means it’s time to celebrate. Here are some fun ways to show off your beautiful new braces-free smile. After all, you earned it! Chew Some (Sugarless) Gum Yes, it’s really OK… Continue Reading:
Retainers are an expensive but vitally important part of most orthodontic treatments. You’ve already invested time and money into getting your teeth where you want them, but without a retainer, they may not stay there. But let’s face it – at up to $400 a pop, retainers aren’t exactly something you want to keep replacing.… Continue Reading:
A recent study in the journal Special Care in Dentistry found that children with the nervous system disorder cerebral palsy had success brushing their teeth with a custom-made toothbrush designed to fit their individual hands. The study followed 30 children with cerebral palsy in Bangalore, India. Fourteen of the children received custom-made toothbrushes, and the… Continue Reading:
So, your dentist has told you that you need a gum grafting procedure. Whatever that is, it certainly sounds painful and scary. You may not want to go through with it, but gum grafting is an extremely beneficial procedure for those who need it. In fact, gum grafting can literally save your teeth. What Is… Continue Reading:
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:
As a parent, you want what’s best for your child, including their oral health. But many parents simply don’t realize that what they think they know about oral health isn’t always accurate. Children’s oral health doesn’t have to be complicated. Here is a list of things we dentists encounter a lot – and what we… 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:
Following a recently published report in the journal Nature Scientific Reports linking obesity to poor oral health, many people are wondering what exactly the connection is. Researchers have already found strong ties between oral inflammation and many diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and even stroke – but the connection to weight has not previously been… 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:
With football season finally here, so too is the season of tailgating, watch parties and, for some of us, prime seats at the stadium. But it can also be the season of poor snacking choices – for both your waistline and your oral health. If you’re ready for some football but aren’t too keen on… Continue Reading:
With passionate advocates on both sides, the debate over fluoride – namely whether it should be added to public water supplies – shows little sign of slowing down. Currently, about 70 percent of American water supplies contain fluoride, and communities that have it have been shown to experience about 25 percent fewer cavities than communities… Continue Reading:
With approximately 45.2 percent of the adult population of the United States single, according to the United States Census Bureau, it’s safe to say there’s a lot of dating going on out there. But what’s stopping those dates from turning into something lasting and meaningful? Personality differences? Infidelity? Believe it or not, according to Delta… 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:
We’ve all heard them before: battle stories about traumatic trips to the dentist. Your best friend in high school who claimed to have a tooth pulled with no Novocain, or your coworker who had to have 12 cavities filled in one day. These kinds of stories are usually told not to incite fear, but to… Continue Reading:
When you make an appointment at Hill Dental Studio, you’ll notice something different right away. It starts with a title, but it’s more than just a name. You see, at Hill Dental Studio, Dr. Hill and his staff don’t just give patients your standard, run-of-the-mill dental exam. We give you what Dr. Hill lovingly refers… Continue Reading:
With so many things to do and see in the Dallas, Texas, metro area, it can sometimes be difficult to decide what to do on your day off. But a very fun museum for people of all ages is Dallas’ own Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The Perot features five floors of natural history… Continue Reading:
March is National Nutrition Month in the United States, and it’s a perfect time to look at how nutrition plays a major role in your oral health. It’s not just about eating foods full of vitamins and minerals for growing strong, healthy bones (like teeth and jawbones!) or drinking plenty of water to keep your… Continue Reading:
You know that feeling you get when you leave the dentist’s office after a cleaning – that fresh, squeaky-clean feeling your teeth have when you run your tongue over them? That feeling may soon feel even better if a new method of teeth cleaning that uses microbubbles is approved. Developed by teams of researchers at… 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:
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:
Lasers have been used in many facets of dentistry since 1994. From drilling cavities to root planing and more, lasers have made both the dentist’s job easier and patients’ procedures shorter and less painful. But now, a new laser procedure under development may be able to help patients prevent one of the most common and… 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:
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:
With an estimated 10 to 15 percent of the American population suffering from some form of bowel disorder, the medical community is always working to find a cure for these painful and often debilitating illnesses. Now, a new link has uncovered an unlikely contributor to digestive disorders: oral bacteria. The cause is inflammation, the body’s… Continue Reading:
The pursuit of whiter teeth is a $1.4 billion-a-year industry, and it shows no signs of slowing down. With so many options out there promising a glowing smile, it’s hard to know what really works and what doesn’t. But studies have shown that some ingredients common in whitening toothpastes may be doing the latter -… Continue Reading:
If you’re like most parents, you try to feed your children the healthiest food possible. From a nutritious breakfast to a wholesome lunch and satisfying dinner, you strive to teach good habits that will encourage your children to make a lifetime of healthy choices. But a new study in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine… 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:
It takes eight years of full-time education to become a dentist: four years of undergraduate work and four years of graduate school, plus written and clinical examinations. Once your dentist has completed those requirements, he’s done, right? Not if he’s Dr. Hill. In fact, since graduating from dental school, Dr. Hill has voluntarily logged an… Continue Reading:
