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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 […]

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 […]