Acupuncture Punctures Dental Fears
One in five people have dental phobias and dread going to the dentist so much they endure painful toothaches for weeks before making an appointment. But now through acupuncture needles people can be freed of their dental fears and restore their teeth back to health. In Austria, researchers worked with 182 adults who had dentist […]
Preventive Dental Care Can Save Thousands of Dollars
You may not want to spend the money on a dental check-up, but in the end it could save you thousands of dollars in avoiding an emergency room visit. If you skip a regular dental cleaning, it could cost you ten times as much in the long run, according to a PEW Center report. The […]
The Tooth Fairy, Mouse or Magpie
In America, the sweet, gentle tooth fairy flits into a bedroom when a child puts a lost tooth under her pillow, and the fairy replaces it with delightful money. Most don’t think much about where the tooth fairy came from, but the tooth fairy flew out of old superstitions about how different cultures handle lost […]
Teeth Brushing for Your Pets
You know how important dental care is for your oral hygiene and understand why the dentist recommends that you brush twice a day and floss. But pets don’t know this and need your help to achieve good oral care that prevents periodontal disease—inflammation of the gums. It is better to start brushing your pet’s teeth […]