Archive for the ‘ Oral Health Tips ’ Category

Porcelain Veneers

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – Image Courtesy of Flickr –  by GregPC “Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain used to recreate the natural look of teeth…” See full article on American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Commentary: This is a very good introduction to porcelain veneers.  It covers how they […]

Why You Should Always Be Extra Careful With That New Facial Piercing

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Huffington Post – Image Courtesy of Flickr – by vivere libero “Anyone getting a Monroe piercing should clean it regularly…” See full article on Huffington Post Commentary: A Monroe piercing is intended to simulate a beauty mark or mole.  According to this article, they can pose a problem if you’re not […]

Call for Action On Cutting Sugar

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Science Daily – Image Courtesy of Flickr – by Tempesttea “…sugary foods and drinks are now staples in many people’s diet… We need to reverse this trend.”…” See full article on Science Daily Commentary: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended since 1990 that, in order to reduce tooth decay, we […]

Tooth Loss Could Prove to be Health Disaster

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Dentistry Today – Image Courtesy of Flickr by andydoro “A recent study showed tooth loss could be disastrous for a person’s overall health…” See full article on Dentistry Today Commentary: This article reports on a surprising study result from Newcastle University in the United Kingdom.  The loss of one or more teeth, […]

Common Dental Questions From Pregnant Women

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Marielaina Perrone – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – by Black Photo Studio “ARTICLE TEXT…….” See full article on Marielaina Perrone   Commentary: Pregnancy is a critical time in a woman’s life.  It is also an important time to stay on top of dental health issues.  This article covers some of the common questions pregnant […]

Can Straws Help Save Your Teeth?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Marielaina Perrone – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – by NYCArthur “Most people do not consider the simple straw to have any bearing on their dental health but it can…” See full article on Marielaina Perrone Commentary: Drinking straws have been with us for decades, so it’s a pleasant surprise that the use of straws […]

How to store your broken tooth until you get to the dentist

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Discover – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – by Arnoooo “Breaking a tooth … is a stressful event….” See full article on Discover Commentary: If you break a tooth and can manage to find the piece that fell out, call my office as soon as you can.  If you can’t get in to see me quickly, […]

New candy eats ‘bad’ bacteria in the mouth, benefitting teeth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Medical News Today – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – by NIAID “Our mouths are a delicate balance of good and bad bacteria…” See full article on Medical News Today Commentary: Some preliminary research has been reported by Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins that confirms, at least from a preliminary basis, that a new sugarless candy can […]

Junk Food, Bad Oral Health Produce Higher Risk of Premature Heart Disease

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Dentistry Today – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – loonyhiker “There is increasing evidence that the combination of eating bad food and poor oral health result in a higher risk of cardiovascular disease…” See full article on Dentistry Today Commentary: Sometimes the impacts of our lifestyles pile up on one another and colletively cause […]

Are You Following The Rules For Flossing?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Marielaina Perrone – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Hey Paul Studios “Let’s be honest, most people do not floss regularly even though they know they should…” See full article on Marielaina Perrone Commentary: Flossing is an essential part of your dental hygiene program.  This article is an excellent source of information on how […]