Whether you’re stressed or just anxious, teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, comes in many shapes and forms. And while the occasional grinding doesn’t hurt and is quite common, constant grinding can wear down your health in more ways than one. The worst part of the condition is that it can be difficult to know…
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Every six months, you visit your dentist for a regular checkup, hear about the importance of flossing, and promise you’ll start doing it daily. Naturally, you intend to follow through, but for many, this promise falls to the wayside. While some still ponder the idea of whether they should be flossing or not, the real…
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Still flashing a bit of silver when you smile? Cavities can happen to anyone, but the whole world doesn’t have to know about them! If you’ve been living with old, discolored fillings, there’s never been a better time to have them replaced. Find out how new fillings can benefit more than your looks, and about…
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It can freshen up your breath faster than brushing, but does mouthwash really make a big difference when it comes to your oral health? You may be surprised to find that looks–or in this case, smells–can be deceiving! Oral rinses are not created equal, and if you’re not careful, some can actually be more harmful…
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When it comes to replacing anterior teeth, implant-supported single crowns (ISSCs) may fare better than resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs), according to a study published on August 21 in Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research. The failure and complication rates were higher in patients with resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses, the authors wrote. “ISSCs have lower complication…
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The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) no longer recommends patients’ reproductive organs and fetuses be covered during dental imaging, according to guidance published August 1 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Additionally, the academy recommends discontinuing thyroid shielding during intraoral, panoramic, cephalometric, and cone-beam computed tomography imaging, the authors wrote. This…
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Consider this a major score for your sweet tooth: dentists are taking back that hard and fast rule that gum and candy rot your teeth! A sweetener called Xylitol makes it possible to enjoy such treats guilt-free, while actually fighting cavities along the way. For those who have long kept the candy aisle off limits…
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Have you ever wondered if there is an easy way to accelerate your clear aligner orthodontic treatment? Here are some simple solutions you can use to get the smile you always wanted! Propel: this is a system that uses a micro-perforation technique to stimulate bone growth and accelerate tooth movement. It can reduce treatment time…
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Sleeping less than six hours nightly may be linked to more jaw pain and higher comorbidities, including widespread pain and psychological problems in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a study published on May 10 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. Therefore, sleep duration may play an important role in the prognosis and treatment…
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Certain indicators of oral infection may help predict a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) meeting in Portland, OR. A team led by Dylan Baxter of the University of Pittsburgh evaluated links between cardiovascular disease (heart surgery, heart valve, heart murmur,…
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