Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Denise Cortez “A new CDC report says that 91% of adult Americans have had cavities. What can you do to prevent them?” See full article onMouthHealthy.com Commentary: As stated in the article, there are many different ways to prevent cavities as an adult. The older you […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from NewYorkTimes.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr –Susan “Based on existing evidence, flossing first isn’t necessarily better for oral health than the other way around. Still, dentists have opinions on the matter. Dr. Edmond R. Hewlett, a spokesman for the American Dental Association and a professor of restorative dentistry at the University of California, Los […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Micheal J “Accidents happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. For all dental emergencies, it’s important to visit your dentist as soon as possible. Most dentists reserve time in their daily schedules for […]
https://flic.kr/p/M2igB Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr –Pink Sherbet Photography “Flossing is an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums. The American Dental Association recommends flossing at least once a day to help remove plaque from the areas between your teeth where your toothbrush can’t […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from YourDentistryGuide.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr -Bruce Tuten “When your dentist examines your occlusion, he or she is looking at how chewing forces, or those forces that occur when your teeth come together, could cause a breakdown of the teeth, gums, muscles and joints. Force is also exerted on your teeth when […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from YourDentistryGuide.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Silvia Viñuales “Saliva is produced and secreted by major and minor salivary glands lining the inner lip and soft palate. Chewing is the most efficient way to stimulate salivary flow. It causes muscles to compress the salivary glands, releasing saliva. The “mouth-watering” taste and consistency […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from YourDentistryGuide.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – jchwhite “An oral rinse (mouth rinse or mouthwash) is a liquid solution that you swish around your entire mouth – teeth, gums and tongue – to help promote oral hygiene, reduce oral discomfort, provide moisture to oral tissues or help with bad breath. Oral rinses may […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – with wind “Everyone knows that a balanced, nutritious diet is essential to healthy living. But did you know that eating patterns and food choices play an important role in preventing tooth decay and gum disease, too? You may eat with your eyes first, but your mouth, teeth, and gums are […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouthhealthy.org – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Hey Paul Studios “Flossing is an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums. The American Dental Association recommends flossing at least once a day to help remove plaque from the areas between your teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach. This is important […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from HealthHub.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Neal Fowler “Gum disease and heart problems — there has been a long-standing belief that there is a link between these two health issues. Researchers speculate that bacteria in the mouth, which cause gum disease, move into the bloodstream and cause inflammation of the blood vessels. This, […]
