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There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Saving Primary Teeth From Decay Is Totally Worth It - Here's How
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
The few teeth your one or two year old has will eventually fall out in a few years—so, why be concerned about tooth decay this early? Actually, you should: Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
posted: May 23, 2021.
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to see a dentist. No, really—your recurring sinusitis might stem from a decayed tooth. Tooth decay can start as a cavity, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.
If you've ever had a run-in with cavities, you know the drill (no pun intended): After getting a local anesthetic for pain, the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
posted: Jul. 05, 2020.
Tooth decay is one of two dental diseases most responsible for tooth loss (gum disease being the other). In the absence of treatment, what starts as a hole or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Even All-Natural Fruit Juices Could Raise Your Child's Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Jun. 25, 2020.
The amount of sugar your child consumes has a huge bearing on their tooth decay risk: The more they take in, the higher it is for this destructive disease. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk From Halloween Candy
posted: Oct. 08, 2019.
$9.1 billion: That's how much we Americans spent in 2018 on Halloween festivities, according to the National Retail Federation. And a sizeable chunk of that was for candy—a whopping Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Even All-Natural Fruit Juice Could Increase the Risk of Tooth Decay
posted: Jul. 10, 2019.
All-natural fruit juice with no additives: now what could be wrong with that? Nothing—unless your child is over-indulging. Too much of even natural fruit juice could increase their risk Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
posted: Apr. 11, 2019.
Each year thousands of people develop sinus infections from various causes. But there's one cause for sinusitis that might surprise you—tooth decay. Tooth decay begins when the acid produced by Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Although a Challenge, Chronically Ill Children Need Tooth Decay Prevention
posted: Feb. 22, 2018.
Families of children with chronic conditions face many challenges. One that often takes a back seat to other pressing needs is the prevention of tooth decay. But although difficult, Read moreCategory: Oral Health