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If you cringe or become anxious about your upcoming dental visit, new research suggests that talk therapy may help you overcome your fear. A British study used cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as an approach to treat phobias of the dentist. Lead researcher Tim Newton said, “CBT works by providing individuals with skills to address their ...click here to read more

Opening your mouth wide at the dentist can reveal a lot more about you than just the condition of your gums and teeth. A recent study done on dental screenings for drug misuse, conducted by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, shows some interesting results – more than three quarters of dentists ...click here to read more

Doctors are beginning to pay more attention to the strong connection between a person’s oral health and their overall health. In some cases, the first signs of a developing disease can be found in the mouth. Certainly, we are beginning to see that this is the case with diabetes. With research pouring in, more dentists ...click here to read more

Putting on a smile and showing your teeth may also disclose one’s oral health condition.  This association is so simple, even children know that smiling can hide tooth decay. Smiling is a form of expression to aims to project a feeling of happiness.  Some individuals use smiling to socialize with other people, to show that ...click here to read more

Female hormones are generally associated with the reproduction and pregnancy.  Estrogen, for example, is the female reproductive hormone responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle.  A lower production of estrogen each month thus increases the likelihood of pregnancy in a woman.  On the other hand, progesterone is another hormone is that associated with pregnancy, allowing the ...click here to read more

You may want to think twice about cancelling your dentist appointments, or “forgetting” to brush your teeth – a new study has found that doing so may impact much more than just your dental health—it may impact your memory and the welfare of your brain! What Your Dentist Has To Do With Your Memory In ...click here to read more

For years, we have simply considered tooth loss as an issue involving a deficiency in calcium and the progression of aging. The consumption of food items rich in calcium such as milk and dairy products were thus considered as preventative measures against tooth deterioration and frequent visits to the dentist. However, recent studies have shown ...click here to read more

For decades doctors have known that oral health can have a big impact on your general health. How you take care of your teeth and gums could determine whether or not the rest of your body will be in good shape. As the public becomes more aware of this connection, doctors and dentists face a ...click here to read more