Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, has long been a popular home remedy for tooth whitening. It can be used in a pinch instead of toothpaste, and it’s cheap and easy to get. But is it healthy? What about long-term results … Continue reading
What is Teledentistry? Well, it’s pretty much what it sounds like: remote dentistry by way of computers or handheld devices. It’s a subset of telemedicine, which is the same practice, but over the whole field of wellness and health. Maybe … Continue reading
Most people probably go their whole lives without thinking about where the two sciences of psychology and dentistry come together, but Dr. Dieter Schönwetter is at the meeting point of the two fields. At first glance, the study of the … Continue reading
The thought of going to the dentist’s office isn’t always a pleasant one. Someone rooting around in your open mouth and occasionally doing painful things probably isn’t how you’d like to spend your day. Fortunately, new dental technology is helping … Continue reading
If you’ve spent time with your parents or grandparents recently, you might have heard them talk about the “good ol’ days.” The stories are normally a nostalgic version of time gone by that always seem to be a reflection on … Continue reading
Children are sponges. They are constantly examining the world around them, learning, and mimicking. You might have experienced this in the car one day when your child suddenly looks out the window and offers less-than-polite commentary about the driving of … Continue reading
No one likes to talk (or even think) about tooth loss. However, by age 50, Americans lose an average of 12 teeth (including wisdom teeth). And among adults aged 65 to 74, 26% have lost all their teeth. That is … Continue reading
While many of us are stuck at home for the next couple weeks, that doesn’t mean we can’t take this time to practice a little self-care. There are numerous over–the–counter products that can give you that “just left the dentist’s … Continue reading
For many people, dentures are necessary even if you’ve taken excellent care of your teeth. In any case, if you start to have severe toothaches, gum inflammation or shifting or loose teeth, it might be time to have the conversation … Continue reading
Over 100 million adults in the United States have diabetes or are pre-diabetic according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control. Alarmingly, the rate of Type 2 Diabetes has doubled over the last five years alone. … Continue reading
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