Archive for the ‘ Health ’ Category

8 Travel tips for your Teeth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from www.mouthhealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Jack Haskell “Even when you’re dreaming about vacation, there’s no place like home–especially a dental home base. “Prevention isn’t only taking care of your teeth,” Dr. Messina says. “It’s establishing a relationship with a dentist.” If you can, schedule your next regular […]

Long-Term Pot Use Tied to Gum Disease in Study

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from medlineplus.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Dan Foy “In an analysis of about 1,000 people who used pot and/or tobacco in New Zealand, those who smoked pot for 20 years didn’t have notable health problems, except for gum disease, the researchers said. “Unlike tobacco smoking, cannabis smoking […]

Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouthhealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Kevin O’MaraBy: Kevin O’Mara “If you have had a joint replacement and taken antibiotics before dental work in the past, you may not need to make a trip to the pharmacy before your next procedure. The American Dental Association has found […]

Healthy Teeth and Special Needs Children: What Parents Need To Know

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Themouthmonsters.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr -Clarkston SCAMP “Pediatric dentists have unique expertise and extra training to treat children with special needs. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1 in 5 households in the U.S. include at least one child with a special health care […]

Teething: As Told By A Baby Tooth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Themouthmonsters.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Melissa “All parents know teething can be a stressful and trying time filled with sleepless nights. Here are five things parents need to know to navigate the teething landscape, straight from the source – the little tooth that can be a big […]

Is it necessary to fill a cavity in a baby tooth?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Themouthmonsters.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Torrey Wiley “While all parents know baby teeth eventually fall out, it’s important to keep little teeth healthy because they are the blueprint for your child’s permanent teeth. Treating a cavity in a baby tooth is crucial to ensure the tooth stays […]

Educational Philosophy

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from www.yuteh.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – jwalsh “Primary education is a fundamental period for children to develop personal virtues and strong morals, build social and personal relationships and to make sense of the vast world around them. At Yuteh, character education is our primary focus. We expect our […]

Sugar and Children’s Oral Health

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from www.bda.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Lee Coursey “Tooth decay is now the number one reason for hospital admissions among young children. Recent data have revealed a 10 per cent increase in children requiring hospital based tooth extractions in the last four years. We have been leading on […]