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The Time Bomb or Playing With Fire: Pneumonia Associated with a Dental Unit Waterline



The most recent article published in the British Medical Journal Lancet, highlights a very serious problem dentistry has been faced with for many years; contaminated dental unit water lines.

Excessive Alcohol Consumption Linked to Oral Cancer



Believe it or not, your dentist can actually tell if you have problems with alcohol consumption. The regular dental checkups are recommended twice per year, and these will help maintaining proper oral health. Moreover, regular visits can help with oral cancer early detection and prevention.

Water Fluoridation Does Not Help Reducing Cavities Risk, Research Shows



According to a new research, the fluoride chemicals that are added to the water supplies all across the US do not help reducing the risk of dental cavities.

Hidden Dangers of Common Toothpaste



As a universal rule, parents always check the labels of beverages or snacks that their children consume. They want to make sure that substances such as dangerous chemicals, food dyes, sweeteners or preservatives do not end up in their little one’s system. However, what the greatest majority of parents fail to read is the label on their child’s toothpaste.

Dental Stem Cells Influenced by Chemicals in Bad Breath



Stem cell researchers from Japan have investigated the effect of hydrogen sulphide found in bad breath. This chemical gas is actually the one which generates the bad odor in stink bombs and even in bad breath or flatulence. The study has been published in the Journal of Breath Research.

California Dental Association Withdraws Funding for Watsonville Water Fluoridation

It seems that the drinking water in the Watsonville area will not contain fluoride. The California Dental Association has made an announcement according to which it is not willing to pay for the installation of a fluoridation system for the city. This is so mainly because the work costs have proved to be much more expensive than the initial plan showed.

Take The Teeth Whitening Route To A Perfect Smile



If you watch television, go to the cinema or read magazines it’s more or less impossible to escape from images of people with perfectly white, gleaming teeth. Until now, this was probably as close as most people ever got to a genuinely perfect smile, but today’s teeth whitening procedures mean that dealing with dull, grey or discoloured teeth is now easily achievable for absolutely everyone.

Why You Should Only Have Teeth Whitened by a Professional



The purpose of this article is to inform you why you should never have your teeth whitened anywhere else other than a certified dental professional. These beauty salons are breaking the law by hiring people to perform these dangerous and foolish teeth-whitening procedures.

Eco Dentistry or Green Dentistry: an Environmentally Friendly Dental Office



Eco dentistry or green dentistry how it is also called is when the dentist’s practice makes use of environmentally friendly dental technology. Eco-dentistry is basically a term which has been coined by the Eco Dentistry Association, with its headquarters in the state of California.

Brave New York City Legislator Introduces Bill to Stop Fluoridation



On January 18, 2011, NYC Council Member Peter Vallone, Jr. introduced legislation (Int 0463-2011) “prohibiting the addition of fluoride to the water supply.” Fluoride chemicals are added to NYC’s water in a failed effort to reduce tooth decay.

Beautiful Smile With Aesthetic Dentistry



Dental procedure of modifying the gums and teeth for the purpose of achieving an appearance that is more pleasing is known as aesthetic dental care. Sometimes these dental procedures are referred to as cosmetic dentistry.

Methods and Techniques of Green Dentistry



Those who aren’t practicing green dentistry should be because they owe it to their planet, their employees and their patients. That is what green dentistry is all about. It will help to make the planet we live on a better place.

Healthy Toothpaste is The Only Solution for Your Dental Health



Modern toothpaste is a mix of synthetics and chemicals that are meant to maintain, polish, and clean in order to maintain healthy gums and teeth. However there is some question as to whether those ingredients are necessary or safe. However, most people don’t stop to consider what they are brushing their teeth with.

Dangerous Chemicals in Toothpaste



There have been studies that have revealed that there are some dangerous chemicals in toothpaste; these chemicals include an ingredient called triclosan. Recent studies have found that triclosan may upset the balance of one’s endocrine system and it can even generate bacteria that are so strong they prove resistant to antibiotics.

Swimmers Teeth And Dental Problems

With the Olympics just recently completed, everyone I know had something to say about Michael Phelps and his amazing run of eight gold medals. You can only imagine the thousands of hours he spent in the pool training for this moment. With that in mind, it got me thinking about my eight-year-old son, Parker, and an interesting situation that developed due to his love of the water.

How To Avoid Tooth Abrasion and Tooth Erosion

Tooth abrasion and tooth erosion refer to a loss of part of the tooth’s outer covering, the enamel, and sometimes deeper parts of the tooth. Some cases may require specific restorative procedures, while others will not require treatment.