OK, to be precise Sharon didn't lose her dental implant as she announced on The Talk show. The crown that was cemented onto the implant loosened and she pulled it off. The solution is simple: recement the crown. This happens and it does not mean the dentist didn't do a good job; to be fair to everyone. View the episode in the link below:
Proper toothbrush storage is important for your care and well being. Read about 8 common mistakes that occur in your bathroom in the following link: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning-organizing/dirty-bathroom-mistakes??src=rss
What's behind that nagging sore throat? The attached article discusses a few contributors but doesn't mention your Wisdom Teeth! That's right, your chronically infected Wisdom Teeth may be dragging you down. Consider eliminating those pesky Third Molars that don't contribute to your chewing effeciency anyway. Then you'll enjoy fewer coughs, colds and sore throats.
Do you ever just wish there weren't reports like this...because they just scare the pants off you don't they? The following link provides more details than you likely want to know...but I'm informed so you'll be informed.
In spite of dentistry's efforts to educate the public and treat sick gums this insidous disease continues to condem too many teeth to removal. Your teeth will last your lifetime if they are properly cared for. Brush and floss daily; visit your dentist twice a year for cleanings to Keep Smiling!
Dental Mercury is the glue that holds your grandmother's fillings together. You may know them as 'Silver Fillings' or "Amalgams' or 'Lead Fillings'. Dental Amalgam is a group of metals stuck together with mercury. The material has a putty-like consistency when first mixed, then over a few hours sets into a concrete like state. Now, the EPA is concerned with environmental contamination of these products. Read all about it in the following link:
The evidence continues to mouth about the relationship between the (un) health of your gums and Heart Disease, Diabetes and Respiratory Disease. This quick link below highlights a few more connections to your health.
Millions of you suffer from Migraine headaches and many take prescription medication(s) in search of relief. Others simply accept the 72 hours of debilitating headache pain. Dentistry has a non-medication solution for many of you Migraine sufferers. Click on the link below for more of the headache relief story.
More evidence that STRESS contributes to poor dental health (and health in general). Click on the link below to read more about the findings of this study.
