Posts Tagged ‘dental health facts’
Prosthodontist’s view-Patient expectations and satisfaction in dental treatment–part 1
As a practicing and teaching Prosthodontist Dr. Kaushal Dhawan is uniquely positioned to do patient assessments and come up with an ideal treatment plan specifically tailored for the patient needs. In order to provide comprehensive treatment and meet patient expectations with highest standards it is important to learn as much as possible about the…
Read MoreDental Health Myths and Misconceptions
Good dental health is usually associated with good overall health and, as recent research has shown, this is largely true; poor oral health has been associated with heart disease, blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, and even cancers beyond oral cancer. All of this makes it important to know the difference between fiction if you want to…
Read MoreDo You Brush Your Tongue When You Brush Your Teeth?
While the importance of brushing and flossing your teeth every day cannot be overestimated, did you know that brushing your tongue is also important? That’s right, for complete dental health, it is important to do all three. Here’s why you should add cleaning your tongue to your dental health routine. Bacteria Live on Your Tongue…
Read MoreChoosing the Best Electric Toothbrush
With Christmas just around the corner, many of you will be considering electronic gifts for someone close to you. Since offering advice on electric shavers or tablet computers is not exactly in the wheelhouse of the Dental Health Blog, we thought it might be helpful to offer some insight into electric toothbrushes. Beyond the general…
Read More5 Facts About Flossing
You must be aware that “Black Friday” is just around the corner. Did you also know that the day after Thanksgiving, the day that most of us eat more than we do on any other day of the year, is also National Flossing Day? Sponsored by the National Flossing Council, “National Flossing Day puts the…
Read More4 Bad Habits That Are Also Bad For Your Teeth
ALERT: You could be damaging your teeth without even knowing it. There are more than a few everyday habits that seem innocent but which may actually be doing damage to your mouth, and harming your teeth. Here are the worst offenders and how to avoid them. Using your teeth as a tool. We’re all guilty…
Read More7 Worst Foods for Your Teeth
Although this list was put together by the good folks at Grandparents.com, the foods mentioned are bad for your teeth regardless of age. Of course, most of us know these things intuitively, or have been taught them over time but, we here at The Dental Health Blog believe firmly in reinforcing information than can improve…
Read MoreReport – Adult Dental Health in the US
While we hope to educate with the information we share at The Dental Health Blog, we also like to inform. So, when we have good news to report, we like to do that too. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), offers us the opportunity to do just that; examine…
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