Menopause is hard on women’s teeth and gums, as well their bones. Osteoporosis affects over 50% of women over 50 and may be one reason that 32% of American women have lost teeth. A 1996 Harvard study of more than 40,000 post-menopausal women found that the use of estrogen lowered the loss of teeth. Estrogen [...]

A long term study in Canada confirms what dentists all along have suspected which is that Bottle-fed babies are more likely to develop a bad bite than breast feed babies. As part of a government study, researchers studied 108 infants and then examined them five years later. About 20% of the bottle-fed babies developed a [...]

FLOSS FOR YOUR OVERALL HEALTH
You have heard it before. Gum Disease has been shown to contribute to other diseases. Gum Disease can be contagious. Flossing is one of the least understood activities. If the fact that by not flossing can cause you to lose your teeth later on in life, and that isn’t enough [...]

FEBRUARY IS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH!!!
This month is National Children’s Dental Health Month. This is a national campaign on behalf of preventative dentistry. It was started in 1941 and has been an inspiration to all of us to rally for good oral health and prevention. The preventative efforts in children has [...]

THE MYTH OF THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT
When it comes to myths, dentures have spawned a colorful collection. Unfortunately, many of these common misconceptions about dentures have prevented people from achieving their best health, appearance and self confidence.