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Does a Dental X-Ray Hurt Patients?
Radiation is in Your Everyday Life Yes, Radiation is Around Us Many people get skittish when it comes to x-rays. This is because they fear radiation and would like to avoid it as much as possible. There is a common…
GERD’s Link to Missing Teeth
The Dental Effects of Gastric Reflux GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a problem that affects many people around the world. It is usually just brushed off as a bad case of heartburn. In fact, in some developing countries, people see…
Fluoride Won’t Melt Your Brain—We Promise
The Benefits of Fluoride Most of us get health news updates through social media platforms. This can range from the latest celebrity gossip to health news. Strangely enough, many people have become so gullible. It is almost as though they…
Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Gum Disease and Periodontal Disease
The Link between Periodontal Disease and Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the lack of ability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. It is a common problem that affects an estimated 18 million men in…
3D CT Scan: Changing The Dentist Industry
How CT Scans Make Diagnosis Easier In the past, digital x-rays were thought to be the hippest thing in the dental practice. Only a few dentists could boast about this “new-fangled” technology. However, the 3D CT scan is now replacing…
Being a Kid-Friendly Dentist is Important
The Dentist is Your Friend Dr. Hauser Talks about Preventing Dentophobia Most of us are unaware that many early childhood traumas influence who we become as adults. Needless to say, this is something that applies to dentistry and how a person…
Bad Breath: Possibly an Early Sign of Dental Infection
Don’t Ignore That Bad Taste in Your Mouth We live in a society where sight, taste and smell are critical for day-to-day activities. This could be one reason why the cosmetic surgery, gourmet cuisine and perfume industries do very well….
Oral Cancer and Tobacco Chewing
Spit It Out…Before It’s Too Late Many people are unaware of how tobacco and alcohol are one of the leading causes of oral and oropharyngeal cancer. This is a condition caused by habit and lifestyle. Studies show at least 90%…
Get a Good Night’s Sleep with a Custom Night Guard
They Keep Your Teeth and Jaw Safe, Too. We live in a fast-paced world. If one were to compare school and careers of people in the old days to what we face now, one would realize that life then was…
The Link between GERD and Dentistry
GERD Can Cause Missing Teeth The oral cavity and digestive system are closely interconnected. This is because once food is chewed, it passes directly down towards the stomach and digestion begins. However, what goes down can sometimes come back up…