Researchers have found a new reason to stay slim: It may help fight gum disease.
A study by the Harvard School of Public Health has found that overweight adults are at a higher risk of gum disease than normal-weight ... Read More
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Jul2017
10
May2017
Does the thought of succumbing to the dentist's chair send a jolt of anxiety through your body? When it comes to triggering a fear response, few things can set people off like an upcoming trip to the dentist.
That fear can set in early. Threatening comments from a ... Read More
15
Sep2016
Considering that some oral procedures are irreversible, you should entrust your pearly whites to the right person. But what makes an excellent San Diego dentist?
What to Look for in a Dentist:
Professional qualifications
A dentist's professional training will tell you a lot about their capabilities. Between someone in practice since 1979 and ... Read More
17
Jun2016
The decision to use a pacifier — or not — is up to you. Consider the do's and don'ts of giving your baby a pacifier, and how to help him or her break the habit.
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Most babies have a strong sucking reflex. Some babies even ... Read More
14
Apr2016
Gums that recede to expose the root surfaces of teeth is a common
condition in adults over the age of 40. Many consider it to be just a
sign of aging, and in some cases it is essentially that ... Read More
05
Feb2016
Keeping up with dental visits and regular check-ups with a dental specialist checkup arrangements is actually (maybe surprisingly to some) imperative for whole-body health. Dr. Robert Eng Chin, DDS, MAGD and his team know that a healthy mouth goes far beyond a spotless, brilliant-white grin. Recent studies have found that ... Read More
15
Jan2016
In starting a new year, many people make resolutions to get in better shape, eat better and generally become healthier. While we’re all for those fitness resolutions (and have made a few ourselves), we find it funny people that people will go out of their way to become healthy in ... Read More
10
Sep2015
There are very few things that bring up dread in people more than an achy tooth. Oftentimes dentists get such a bad rap that people would rather deal with aches and pains instead of stopping in and getting their tooth taken care of. When your mouth is throbbing though, finding ... Read More
10
Sep2015
DO YOU HAVE A graduation, reunion, vacation, or wedding coming up? These occasions mean LOTS of photographs. Are you ready? Whether you’re in the wedding party, a parent to the bride or groom, or just prepping yourself to see old friends, you want to look your best for all those photos. Your Smile ... Read More
04
May2015
Waterlase is a new painless form of dentistry. Traditionally the drill works with friction, which causes heat and triggers pain. This necessitates injection with anesthetic and numb lips, and opens the possibility for thermal damage. WaterLase uses a unique, powerful interaction of YSGG laser wavelength and proprietary water/air spray that ... Read More
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