Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from YourDenistryGuide.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Vladimir Pustovit “Eating disorders – generally affecting more women than men – are serious illnesses in which people become fixated on how much they eat……..Regardless of the specific eating disorder a person may suffer from, the body becomes deprived of vitamins, minerals, proteins and other […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Consumer Guide to Denistry – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Jim Larrison “A mouth guard (mouth protector) is a flexible custom fitted device worn over teeth during athletic and recreational activities to protect them from damage. A good-fitting mouth guard may be especially important if you wear braces, have fixed anterior bridgework […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Consumer Guide to Denistry – Image Courtesy of Flickr – monica y garza “Dental braces are a type of orthodontic treatment used to correct teeth that are crowded, crooked, protruding, out of alignment or have irregular spacing. By moving the teeth into the ideal position, dental braces help to create a more attractive […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from WeightLossResource.co.uk – Image Courtesy of Flickr – mingusptx “Eating five portions of fruit and veg a day helps keep us healthy and controls our weight by filling us up. But it’s worth remembering that fruit contains a natural sugar called fructose, which like all sugar, has the potential to harm teeth.” See full […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Pharmacy Times – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Bromford “Previous research determined that patients with diabetes might be at greater risk for periodontal disease, in addition to having a higher risk for cardiovascular problems. However, those studies did not examine the associations among diabetes, periodontal disease, and cardiovascular risk. […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Consumer Guide to Dentistry – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Andrew Malone “Mechanical toothbrushes provide multiple benefits to different people. They are ideal for the elderly, people with arthritis and patients with special needs, such as those who are disabled. Additionally, mechanical toothbrushes are recommended for people with braces, people […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from U.S. Food and Drug administration – Image Courtesy of Flickr -Joris Louwes “As FDA’s first campaign to prevent youth tobacco use, “The Real Cost” targets the 10 million young people ages 12-17 who are open to trying smoking or who have already smoked between one puff and […]
Curated News: ByTimberlake Dentalcurated from DentalImplants.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – MoodBoardPhotoagraphy “A dental implant is actually a replacement for the root or roots of a tooth. Like tooth roots, dental implants are secured in the jawbone and are not visible once surgically placed. They are used to secure crowns (the […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ncohf.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – makelessnoise “When left untreated, childhood tooth decay can have devastasting consequences that extend beyond the dental chair. Rampant decay can negatively impact a child’s overall quality of life, inhibit their cognitive and social development and compromise their growth, function and self […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from KnowYourTeeth.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Zach Dischner “…an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks…is causing irreversible damage to teeth…” See full article on KnowYourTeeth.com Commentary: Scientific tests have shown that acids and sugars act harshly upon your teeth when you drink sport drinks or […]
