Oct 16, 2020 | Oral Health
Patients concerned about visiting the dentist during the pandemic may find some reassurance in learning that the ADA has found that fewer than 1% of dentists have tested positive for COVID-19. In the first large-scale collection of infection rates and infection...
Aug 28, 2020 | Oral Health
With the current pandemic, many people are making an effort to remain home as much as possible and are avoiding any appointments they believe to be unnecessary. But is it wise to delay visits to the dentist or periodontist? The British Dental Journal recently...
Jul 17, 2020 | Oral Health
You may have heard people referring to the mouth as the gateway to the rest of the body. Medical professionals have been finding increasing evidence demonstrating just how much the health of our mouths impacts the health of the rest of our bodies. This is what we call...
Oct 23, 2019 | Oral Health
In our previous post, we discussed dental allergies that some patients may experience while at a visit to the dentist. This post details some additional dental allergies. What Is Contact Dermatitis? Contact dermatitis manifests when our skin comes in contact with...
Oct 9, 2019 | Oral Health
Some patients may joke they have an allergic reaction to their dentist as an excuse for not going to their appointment. There are, however, dental allergies that patients may experience. Often these allergies are caused by certain materials used by the dentist; one of...
Jun 19, 2019 | Oral Health
Thumb-sucking is a normal habit in children. It is a reflex that calms them and causes them to feel more secure, and it can even help them sleep. But, if it persists, thumb-sucking can cause various dental problems. As permanent teeth are replacing the milk teeth...
