by LBorne | Oct 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Meet the Tooth Fairys Sister: The Switch Witch!By Sarah Dyer on October 18, 2013 The Switch Witch was introduced to me a few years ago by a mom-friend of mine.I laughed when she said it because I thought there is NO WAY my kids would go for it, but lo and behold, they...
by LBorne | Sep 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Oral Infections Causing More Hospitalizations By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS Left untreated, a serious tooth abscess can eventually kill. In 2007, Deamonte Driver, a 12-year-old boy in Maryland, died after bacteria from an abscessed tooth spread to his brain. The case...
by LBorne | Aug 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
Nursing homes neglect teeth Article by: CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS NEW YORK TIMES Updated: August 10, 2013 – 5:46 PM A widespread disregard of dental hygiene in assisted-living facilities is leading to pnemonia, studies suggest. Katherine Ford visited her father,...
by LBorne | Jul 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Gum Disease and Overall Health What You Can Do About Gum Disease FACT: Statistics show that as many as 75 percent of adults over the age of 30 may suffer from some degree of gum disease. It’s the most common disease of humans. Gum disease may be a risk factor...
by LBorne | Jul 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Importance of Oral Health IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT GOOD ORAL HEALTH Dental hygienists help you prevent gum disease and tooth decay. They work with you to help keep your mouth healthy Dental hygienists help you attain and maintain oral health, making...
by LBorne | Jul 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Sports Mouthguards Got game? Only if your teeth are protected Sports mouthguards put more bite into injury prevention! Research shows that orofacial injury in sports is prevalent but preventable. Dental hygienists support the use of sports mouthguards to prevent...
