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Believe it or not, amalgam fillings have been used in the U.S. as far back as the 1800s. However, despite their common, and prolonged use, there have been health concerns and environmental concerns. According to Dr. Johnathan Levine, these amalgam fillings are made up of copper, tin, silver, and unfortunately mercury–which can be toxic to bodily t…[Read more]

Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer, accounting for 30,000 newly diagnosed cases each year – and 8,000 deaths. If not diagnosed and treated in its early stages, oral cancer can spread, leading to chronic pain, loss of function, facial and oral disfigurement and even death.

Who gets oral cancer?

Anyone can get oral cancer. Heavy d…[Read more]

If you are about to head to a university and are leaning towards a healthcare position, you’re in luck. The unemployment rate for Millennials is high, and it’s not necessarily because jobs are scarce–one issue is that graduates expect to get the best jobs out there instead of entry level jobs. Rasmussen College says that there are many entry level…[Read more]

With sedation, the dentist administers a drug before or during the dental procedure. Only one type — general anesthesia — renders the patient completely unconscious. The other forms will relax you, but won’t knock you out completely.

The most common types of sedation dentistry include the following:

Nitrous oxide: A gas that relaxes you durin…[Read more]

Researchers from China noted that cracks in teeth present practitioners with a challenge in designing a treatment plan. Using both periapical radiography (PR) and CBCT, they investigated the best imaging method to identify these cracks while also comparing the performance of different practitioners (PLOS One, January 4, 2017).

“In clinical p…[Read more]

Positive Impact of Exercise on dental health

Regular Exercise Prevents Gum Disease
A study published in the Journal of Dentistry in 2005 found that regular exercise can help lower the risk of contracting periodontitis, or gum disease. After studying the relationship between gum disease and physical activity, the report concluded that exercising…[Read more]