by admin | Feb 21, 2019 | Dental News, Overall Health
Did you know that practicing good oral hygiene can do more than give you healthy teeth and gums and prevent cavities? Research indicates that there’s a link between poor oral health and bacterial pneumonia. The body contains a ton of microbes that have the...
by admin | Sep 6, 2018 | Dental News, Oral Health, Teeth
Most people know that sugar is bad for teeth. Bacteria feeds on sugar, which leads to plaque and tooth decay. Choosing sugar-free options seems like a better choice, but these foods and drinks can still damage tooth enamel. Creekside Dental is committed to taking care...
by admin | Mar 9, 2018 | Dental News, Overall Health, preventative dentistry
Opioid abuse continues to rise, coming to a peak in 2016. This tragedy has implications in the dental community: opioids are often used to treat dental pain, which opens up the possibility of abuse among dental patients. Thus, the American Dental Association (ADA) has...
by admin | Aug 28, 2017 | Dental News
For those who are smokers, good dental hygiene and care is critical for a healthy mouth. There a number of problems caused by smoking including gum disease, oral cancer, tooth loss, bad breath and a dulled sense of smell. In addition, smoking can create an excessive...
by admin | Jun 29, 2016 | Dental News
Teeth whitening treatments using bleaching products are more common now than they have ever been. To ensure public safety, the American Dental Organization’s Standard Committee on Dental Products has formed a working group to draw up rules that teeth whitening...
by admin | May 22, 2015 | Dental News
When the second earthquake hit Nepal in May, damage caused by April’s earthquake was compounded. Structures already compromised in April were damaged further, making rebuilding and retrofitting them to withstand future earthquakes even more urgent. The Host...
