Concerned about a brighter smile and better health, many smokers now turn to e-cigarettes as an alternative to conventional cigarettes made of rolled paper and dried tobacco leaves. Many health… Read More

Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, affects thousands of people but many aren’t aware that it is an actual medical condition with a number of potential causes and treatments. Does… Read More

Some researchers estimate that up to 2.4 million children actively suck their thumbs. Thumbsucking is a natural and normal activity for children. Just after birth, sucking on a thumb or… Read More

These days, it’s hard to turn on the TV without seeing a commercial for electric toothbrushes.  But are electric toothbrushes really that much better than manual toothbrushes? The simple answer… Read More

If you brush your teeth at least twice a day, you are off to a good start on the journey to optimal oral health.  However, for many Americans brushing their… Read More

In most cases, babies’ teeth begin to appear at about six months of age, but it is normal for children’s teeth to erupt at any point between three and twelve… Read More

Latex is made from the sap of the rubber tree, and can be found in many household products and medical and dental supplies such as gloves, masks, and syringes.  Some… Read More

It is not uncommon for patients to dread a trip to the dentist’s office because they associate dental treatment with discomfort.  According to the  American Dental Association (ADA), dentists have… Read More

People who play sports often require a lot of equipment, but one essential piece of sports equipment that is often neglected is a mouth guard.  Every year, thousands of athletes… Read More

Most parents agree: it’s difficult to get their children interested in doing a proper job of brushing their teeth.  A great way to make tooth brushing time more enjoyable is… Read More