The ADA pushes for Bone Health Research

The American Dental Association (ADA) is not just about teeth. Jaw bone is important to help preserve facial structures and to help anchor teeth. So the ADA is sponsoring bone research. Without good bone, you would lose your teeth and smile. The ADA pushes for Bone...

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Emergency Dental Care Increases in Down Economy

A recent survey by a dental statistics company investigated if emergencies increased during the recession. They found as a result of the recession — and people deferring treatment for economic reasons almost two-thirds of dentists say they’ve seen an increase in...

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When you shouldn’t take Cipro and Levaquin!

Recently new warnings were released about the fluoroquinolones (quinolone antibiotics), including Levaquin and Cipro. These antibiotics may exacerbate muscle weakness in persons with myasthenia gravis. Quinolones should be avoided in patients with a known history...

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Why Do Our Teeth Chatter When We Are Cold?

Teeth Chattering Teeth chattering is just a symptom of shivering. Endotherms (that’s you, me, other mammals, birds, and some insects) produce heat within the body. They use thermoregulation to keep their bodies at a constant temperature. You can thermoregulate...

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Potential Danger from Metal Dental Crowns

Potential Danger from Dental Alloys (Metal Crowns and Cast Metal Framwork for Dentures) Whenever you have a crown or cast alloy dental restorations you have other metals than just gold. ALL cast alloy restorations contain many substances other than gold, some of...

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