Am I Brushing My Teeth Correctly?
For most of us, brushing our teeth is one of those routine things we do without thinking much about it. As it turns out, how you do it matters as well.
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Dental Fear Traced to Drill Sounds
Neuroscientists have found that the sounds of dental instruments like drills evoke fear and anxiety in some people.
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Oral Bacteria May Cause Heart Disease
A recent study shows that the same bacteria that cause gum disease also promotes heart disease – a discovery that could change the way heart disease is diagnosed and treated.
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Does It Matter What Type of Toothpaste You Buy?
Yes, it actually does matter what kind of toothpaste you buy.
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Are Antibiotics Really Necessary?
Most of the antibiotic prescriptions dispensed for tooth pain are unnecessary, and in fact, inappropriate.
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Tooth Loss Linked to Anxiety, Depression
Individuals reporting dental anxiety may avoid dental care; and individuals with depression may be negligent in self-care.
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Why Toothpaste Makes Orange Juice Taste So Awful
You may think it might be the common mint flavor of toothpaste clashing with other flavors, but in the case of orange juice and many other things, this isn’t actually what’s going on.
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Early Preventative Dental Care Not Received By Many Children
Less than one per cent of healthy urban children surveyed in Toronto had received dental care by the recommended age of 12 months and less than two per cent had seen a dentist by the age of 24 months.
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Smile Contributes Most to First Impressions
Our smiles have a huge impact on first impressions.
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