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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]