Archive for the ‘ Oral Health Tips ’ Category

How often do I need to see the dentist for teeth cleaning?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MSN Healthy Living – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – MightyBoyBrian “The experts recommend going at least twice a year to get your teeth professionally cleaned by a dental hygienist…” See full article on MSN Healthy Living Commentary: You are probably already aware that the typical schedule for seeing your hygienist is every 6 […]

Nursery toothbrushing saves £6m in dental costs

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from BBC News Scotland – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – crimfants “A scheme to encourage nursery children to brush their teeth has saved more than £6m in dental costs, according to a new study…” See full article on BBC News Scotland Commentary: The study discussed in the article is about Scottish nurses who have […]

Some Claim Oil Swishing Provides Oral Health Benefits

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Dentistry Today – Image Courtesy of  Flickr –  Veganbaking.ne “Oil may be beneficial to your health, according to some people…” See full article on Dentistry Today Commentary: This article is by no means reporting the results of a scientific study, but it does introduce an interesting use for coconut oil, which has […]

Tea May Thwart Dental Issues

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Dentistry Today – Image Courtesy of  Flickr –  ransomtech “It may be a good thing to drink more tea…” See full article on Dentistry Today Commentary: If you are a tea lover, as many of us are in Texas, this is good news.  Research, according to this article, indicates that drinking tea (around […]

Sugars And Tooth Decay

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Marielaina Perrone – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – stringy “…sugars come in many forms and in a variety of foods…..” See full article on Marielaina Perrone Commentary: This is an informative article on the different types of sugar and how they interact with your teeth leading to tooth decay.  The four types of […]

The Pomegranate – for Preserving Oral Health

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Life Extension – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – david real 1 “Emerging research suggests that pomegranate holds promise in promoting optimal dental health…” See full article on Life Extension Commentary: This article describes some surprising benefits of eating pomegranates or using them in mouth rinses.  Reasearch has indicated that pomegranate juice retards the […]

What To Expect After Wisdom Teeth Removal

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Marielaina Perrone – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – tarale “Wisdom teeth or third molars generally erupt into the mouth between the ages of 17 and 25….” See full article on Marielaina Perrone Commentary: Wisdom teeth are the third and sometimes fourth row of molars that can appear at the rear of each row of teeth.  They […]

Help! I Have Tooth Sensitivity

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Silver Screen Dental – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – by Phoney Nickle “Sensitive teeth can make drinking your morning coffee or eating an ice cream cone a distressing experience…” See full article on Silver Screen Dental Commentary: This is a helpful article on tooth sensitivity by an Austin Dental Clinic.  The article contains simple tips […]

Eating Disorders And Your Teeth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Marielaina Perrone – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Worldizen “For many people, eating disorders are part of every day life…” See full article on Marielaina Perrone Commentary: This article covers the alarming state your teeth may be in if you are suffering from an eating disorder.  It’s a topic not often dicsussed.  When you think about […]

Best and worst Halloween treats for teeth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from THV11 – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – tifotter “…some candies have the potential to do more damage to teeth than others…” See full article on THV11 Commentary: This article projects a different and useful slant on the do’s and don’ts of Halloween candy.  It is also addressed to parents, who also often participate […]