July/August
Gum-chewers have a reason to smile
Research indicates
that xylitol
– a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants and fruits – inhibits the
growth of cavity-causing oral bacteria. Find out how using
xylitol products such as gum and mints can help you maintain your healthy smile.
In addition to jaw pain, tense muscles, headaches and sensitive teeth, bruxism – if left untreated – may cause recessed gums and serious injury to tooth enamel. Find out the symptoms of bruxism and how a dentist can help.
Anxious about visiting the dentist?
You’re not alone. The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) estimates that up to 40 million Americans avoid
the dentist because of fear and anxiety. The anticipation of pain, negative past experiences and even the
sterile smell of the dental office can make a dental patient nervous. Learn how to cope with
dental visit
anxiety.
Amalgam versus resin fillings
Thanks to technological advances, dentists and patients today have several choices when it comes to selecting
materials with which to fill cavities. Read about the advantages and disadvantages of
amalgam and resin
compounds, two of the more common filling materials.
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