The importance of quality dental care is often understated, especially when it comes to the dental health of children. It may surprise you to know that tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, above more often talked about ailments such as obesity, diabetes, asthma, and allergies. And while K-12 students lose more than 51 million
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When Was the Last Time That You Visited the Dentist?
You feel fortunate that your daughters have healthier teeth than you do. While you have struggled your whole life with gingivitis, tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues. Your daughters, on the other hand, have beautiful teeth and have never suffered from gingivitis or any kind of pain. Oral health services have changed in the
What You Can Expect When You Are Having Dental Implants Put In
At least 99.7% of all people in the United States think a good looking smile is important for their social lives, according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Despite this, the average time people put between dental visits is far greater than what is recommended by most dentists. Dental experts recommend people have dental cleanings
4 Tips for Finding a New Dentist
It is no secret that Americans care about how their teeth look. About 99.7% say that having a good looking smile is important to a successful social life. Approximately $1.4 billion is spent every year in the United States on tooth whitening products yet the typical person will go three years between dental visits. If you need
6 Tips to Help You Find a Local Dentist
Nearly all American adults care about how their smile looks. Nearly 99.7% say having a good looking smile is important to their social life and standing. Three-quarters of people in the United States say that a bad looking smile can hurt someone’s career. This could be one reason that products that whiten teeth have increased by at
Have Dentures and Partials? Here’s How You Care for Them
Americans care about how their teeth look. Nearly all say that a nice smile is important for their social life, 99.7% say this. At least 96%of all Americans think that a nice looking smile helps with romantic relationships. Nearly three-quarter of all people think a good smile is important for career success. But at the same time
Kansas Family Dentist Offers Veterans Free Implants
A family dentist in Wichita, Kansas is doing something big for area veterans — giving them free dental implants. Dr. M. Dean Wright says he and his staff love to display their patriotism, but wanted to find a more meaningful way to give back to those who have served our country. So, he says, their dentist offices
Considering Dental Implants? Here’s What You Need to Know
More than 30 million people in the United States suffer from missing teeth in one or both jaws. Not only is this detrimental to self-esteem, it’s unhealthy for your mouth. So if you’re on of the millions of people suffering from tooth loss, here are some of the benefits that dental implants could have for you. As
Today’s Dental Habits Will Determine the Future of Your Smile
Americans are living longer. In fact, a headline in the October 9, 2014 issue of USA Today indicated that life expectancy in the America has hit a record high. According to the article, the American life expectancy in 2012 increased to 78.8 years. In comparison, an American born a century ago would only have lived to be
Questions For Your Neighborhood Family Dentistry Practice
What do you know about your neighborhood family dentistry practice? Does it have good reviews? Is the dental staff open to working with young children or adults with anxiety about dentist visits? Do they offer special services like teeth whitening or dental veneers? Those are just some of the dozens of questions people across the country are
