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More adults are getting braces

Posted on July 28th, 2011 No Comments

It used to be a widely held belief that braces were only for children in their adolescence, but as more and more adults are feeling the pressure to look their best, many are looking to braces to give them a perfect smile. The number of adults who have braces has increased by 25 percent since [...]

Tips for soothing swollen gums

Posted on July 26th, 2011 No Comments

Swollen gums can often be a sign that your mouth may not be completely healthy, but, in some cases, swollen gums are an unavoidable side effect of certain types of medicine and pregnancy. In these cases, or any time you notice that your gums are swollen, it may be beneficial to follow a few tips [...]

Study says not enough kids wear mouthguards in sports

Posted on July 22nd, 2011 No Comments

A study recently conducted on behalf of Delta Dental Plans Association says that 68 percent of children do not wear mouthguards in sports games and practices where they are not required.  The majority of dental professionals recommend that young children wear mouthguards in sports to protect them from dental emergencies and concussions. Furthermore, the study [...]

Baby boomer generation now facing tooth loss

Posted on July 21st, 2011 No Comments

Many people who were born in the baby boomer generation are now beginning to experience tooth loss. In fact, people from the ages of 50-64 have lost at least six teeth, and, surprisingly, ten percent of Americans who are over the age of 50 have lost all of their teeth. So what is going on [...]

Millions of U.S. citizens are without access to dental care

Posted on July 14th, 2011 No Comments

A recent report was issued by the Institute of Medicine that said that millions of people in the United States do not receive adequate dental care, if any at all. The report stated that over 30 million people do not live in areas where dentists are readily available. This may be because they live in [...]

UT mobile van provides dental care for children in Houston

Posted on July 6th, 2011 No Comments

The University of Texas School of Dentistry has been making a difference in impoverished children’s lives by providing a mobile van that brings dentistry to children who cannot afford to go to the dentist. The UT School of Dentistry works with the Communities in Schools project in Houston to allow children in low-budget school districts [...]

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