A cavity, as the name suggests, is quite literally a hole in your tooth. It’s also an extremely common condition. According to the national institute of health, cavities and tooth decay, are the second most commonly occurring condition, behind only the common cold. Despite how common they are, they can still be quite painful, and […]
Diabetes, if left untreated or managed properly, not only can affect parts of the body such as your eyes and feet but also your teeth and gums. Here are some ways that Diabetes can affect your oral health. Tooth Decay (cavities) The sticky substance that forms on your teeth (plaque), contains bacteria and when combined […]
Do you live with headaches, jaw pain, neck and shoulder pain, clicking of the jaw, or tinnitus (ringing in the ear)? You’re not alone. Many people suffer from discomfort on a daily basis, without knowing the root cause of the issue. This kind of pain can occur as a result of several situations – an […]
You may not have been born with them but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat your dentures to the same level of health care you do your natural teeth. The average lifespan of a pair of dentures is about five to seven years, but be kind to them and they will give you many years […]
For some, odontophobia, or fear of dentists, is more than a convenient excuse to opt out of a regular routine check-up. The extreme anxiety associated with a visit to the dentist is enough to keep people away from professional oral care for a lifetime. We all know how dangerous neglecting your oral health can be. […]
You work hard all week, month, year long – you deserve a little R&R for your troubles. But you can’t take a vacation from your oral health. Take these oral care tips to along when you’re leaving on a jet plane (or hitting the road) for your grand summer adventure – your teeth will surely […]
The dental industry has been using dental amalgam (silver) fillings for years, but do these seemingly innocuous little pieces of metal pose a hidden threat to your health? Dental amalgam fillings are commonly composed of silver, tin, copper, and mercury, which in fact makes up about 50% of the amalgam. Mercury is a powerful neurotoxin […]
At Dentistry on 7, we understand how difficult and stressful it can be for senior citizens to get to dental appointments on time when relying on public transit or other means of transportation. But we have great news! In conjunction with Door 2 Door Dental, we are proud to announce a new, free travel service […]
From humble beginnings, the practice of dental science has rapidly advanced over the ages. We take a look at how far we’ve come. Origins Though there is some evidence dating as far back as 5000 B.C that suggests people were aware of tooth decay, the earliest known reference of a dental practitioner comes from 2600 […]
Science Mag reports that the nerve cells inside teeth sometimes “spontaneously transform into stem cells.” Teeth are an unexpected place for stem cells to form. However, it is an interesting place to gather stem cells without using controversial human embryos. The amazing science of dental stem cell research is just getting a foothold. It will […]