Category: Oral Health Topics

Oral piercings (usually in the tongue or around the lips) have quickly become a popular trend in today’s society. With this popular trend, it…

Dentistry Health Care That Works: Tobacco
The American Dental Association has long been a leader in the battle against tobacco-related disease,…

Oral Changes With Age
Is tooth loss inevitable in your later years? How much should adults be concerned about cavities? Here you will find helpful…

Naturally, occurring latex has been linked in recent years to allergic reactions in people who use such products as latex gloves. The proteins in the…

Certain kinds of medications can have an adverse effect on your teeth.

Long ago, children exposed to tetracycline developed tooth problems,…

Standards and Best Practice
With all of the increased media attention on infection outbreaks such as AIDS and multi-drug resistant strains of…

Frequently Asked Questions: Dental Fillings
Are dental amalgams safe? Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to amalgam? Is it true that…

Both natural teeth and teeth with restorations survive best in an oral environment that is clean and where the intake of harmful foods is controlled.…

For decades, fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that strengthens tooth enamel, which thereby…

The first line of defense against oral health problems

In general dentistry, the dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and…