What is Maxillofacial Trauma?
Have you ever noticed that one of our initial reactions to a possible trauma is the immediate effort to protect our face and head? When someone throws a punch or if we get into an automotive accident, our arms and hands fly up to our face to make an effort to...
Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate—What’s The Difference?
Orofacial clefts, additionally called cleft lip or cleft palate, are just one of the most common birth defects in the United States. Actually, it is approximated that about 2,650 children are born with a cleft palate annually in the US, and up to 4,440 are born...
Honest Smiles
No matter what language we speak, a smile is a universal sign of joy and dependability in regards to non-verbal interaction. You might nearly say that receiving a genuine, wholehearted smile from someone is even better than receiving cash, a study performed in 2005...
Research Into Why Dental Fillings Can Fail
A research paper published in Frontiers in Medicine explored amalgam and composite fillings as well as a few of the circumstances that can lead them to fail. Among the factors considered were age, sex, alcohol consumption, smoking, diabetes, periodontal health, and...
Canker Sores Explained
Approximately 1 in 5 people in the population have had canker sores. Differing from cold sores, aphthous ulcers (canker sores) only appear in the inside of the mouth, and are not contagious. This type of sore can often be recognized by their oval shape with a red...
Middle Age Tooth Loss Tied to Cardiovascular Disease
The research world has been more of a gift to humankind through its revelations as the years go by, as it gives information on crucial matters that have been a burden to many for a long time. During the American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2018 scientific sessions on...
Bigger Gum Tissue In Children Could Be An Indication Of Leukemia
A case study that was recently published found that over-sized gums in children could be a possible indicator of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Occasionally as a dental practitioner, it can be tough to appropriately diagnose a patient solely based on what is taking place...
Those Flavored E-Cigarettes Could Be The Reason You Have Cavities
The sweet tastes in e-cigarettes can spell the same kind of trouble for teeth that candy does. How can smoking cigarettes e-cigarettes cause tooth cavities? You don’t eat them; you smoke them. While it’s true that you don’t eat e-cigarettes, you...
NYMC Discovers Link Between Gum Disease and Obesity
Research performed at New York Medical College believes to have discovered a connection between periodontitis and obesity. As explained by Nader G. Abraham, PhD, DrHC, one of the researchers and a professor of medicine and pharmacology, this is the first time ever...
What is a Periodontist Trained to Do?
Periodontists are dentists who specialize in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of periodontal diseases. Their main focus is gums, bones, and connective tissue supporting the teeth. For those reasons, periodontists must receive comprehensive training focused...