Tag: Dentists
NC Dentists Vaping Increases Risk of Tooth Gum Problems / Public News Service
North Carolina dentists are noticing an uptick in problems with teeth and gums among people who vape. Experts say vaping can cause as much damage to oral health as traditional cigarettes. In addition to sore gums, grinding the teeth and tooth decay, said dentist Dr. Anbec DeShield-Mayes, owner of BestSmile Dental in Greensboro, dry mouth
7 best electric toothbrushes of 2022, recommended by dentists
Brush twice a day, and floss every day. We’ve heard it time and time again from our parents and our dentist. But the truth is, not all toothbrushes are made the same. The electric toothbrushes are just better; boasting modern technology to help clean off plaque and maintain that pearly white smile we all want.
Dentist’s Take On How To Keep Our Teeth Clean
When was the last time you visited a dentist? Let me, paraphrase the question – when was the last time you visited a dentist for a regular consultation? To my guess, may be, never! With experience I realise, people remember a dentist only when they have a tooth pain and not otherwise unlike periodic blood
You can get Botox at your dentist’s office now
By Anne Blythe In the minds of many, Botox once was relegated to the beauty routines of the Hollywood elite. Then came the so-called “Zoom boom” of the pandemic where people spent hours staring into a computer screen that seemed to magnify every facial imperfection, real or perceived. The American Plastic Surgery Association noted an
10 Best Toothpaste Recommendations from Dentists
The taste of the toothpaste was too strong. That’s what I most remember when first brushing my teeth as a kid. And it was always one of the milder options, too. I was practically forced every morning and evening to reach for the tube and brush, but after getting my first cavity and having to
Dentists offer variety of specialties to benefit patients | Health
When people think of the word “dentist,” they generally think of someone who simply looks at teeth and gums, scrapes and cleans away every six months. But is every dentist exactly the same? While there are general dentists, there are many dentists with specialties that dive deeper into the field. Dr. Salvatore Epsosito, maxillofacial prosthodontist
8 Foods Good For Teeth and Gums, According to Dentists
It goes without saying that flossing and brushing are non-negotiables for pearly whites. Consistent use of mouthwash doesn’t hurt either, and same goes for seeing your dentist regularly. While these basics of oral hygiene are drilled into us from an early age, there are a number of additional steps you can take to maintain healthy
Why Dentists Oppose Plan to Add Dental Coverage to Medicare
On the surface, you’d expect dentists to be fond of the Democratic proposal to expand Medicare to include dental (along with vision and hearing) coverage. It’s one of the things progressives are battling to include in the fiscal year 2022 budget reconciliation bill, a.k.a. the Build Back Better package, assuming Democratic centrists don’t shrink the