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Menopause and Oral Health: The Link Between Hormonal Shifts and a Healthy Smile
For many women, menopause marks a significant shift in their physical and emotional wellbeing. Hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings are often the first symptoms that come to mind. However, a lesser-known but crucial aspect of menopause is its impact on oral...
Nanotechnology Could Revolutionize Dentistry: Tiny Tech for Big Smiles
Nanotechnology deals with the manipulation of materials at the atomic and molecular level, leading to the creation of particles with unique properties. Like robots, sentient computers, and bionic implants, it’s often a staple of science fiction. But nanotechnology is...
Colorectal Cancer Risk and Oral Health: the Mouth-Body Connection
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. And your oral health could play an important role in preventing it. Unlike a trip to Las Vegas, as its tourism board would have you believe, what happens in...
The Interdental Brush and Dental Floss Debate
We’ve all been told by our dentists to “floss daily.” We often think of flossing as a non-negotiable part of our oral hygiene routine. But some dentists think there’s a better, more effective, and easier way to clean between your teeth. In fact, Lancette VanGuilder,...
Hay Fever and Your Smile: The Link Between Allergies and Oral Health
It's not just the temperature that increases in the summer; the pollens that lead to hay fever are also filling the air. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you’re well-acquainted with itchy eyes, sneezing fits, and the general feeling of being under the weather....
Dental Breakthroughs: Tooth Regeneration and the Enduring Role of Your Dentist
Tooth regeneration? Is it possible? If bones can heal, can teeth? Crazy stuff, right? As some of you may have read, scientists have declared that they’re on the verge of a “dental miracle.” Although related in some aspects, teeth are not bones. They lack the ability...