Reuters (10/31, Rapaport) reported in continuing coverage that a study by researchers at Kyoto University in Japan found young children living in households with smokers were more likely to develop caries. The study found that children living with smokers were more than twice as likely to develop dental caries at three years of age than …
Study: Children Living With Smokers More Likely To Develop Tooth Decay Read More »
The ADA News (10/27) reports that a survey of 12-17 year old youth finds “most who self-reported ever using tobacco started with a product with flavors including fruit or chocolate,” according to data in a research letter recently published online by The Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers say, “Consistent with national school-based estimates, …
Survey: Majority Of Adolescents Are Attracted To Flavored Tobacco Products Read More »
PRNewswire (10/29) carries a press release on a new study which “found that waterpipe smoking is associated with serious health problems affecting the head and neck region,” according to study author Teja Munshi, BDS, MPH of Rutgers University. Researchers found hookah or “waterpipe smoking to be associated with gum diseases, dry socket, oral cancer and …
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Have you ever felt like you were doing everything you could and still not able to make it through a dental check up without a cavity? Here’s a couple of possibilities and some suggestions: Snackers and sugary drink sippers, chronic Altoid users, People who suck on lemons – all these tend to lead to increased …
Does your blood pressure rise when you receive “that call” from your Dentist confirming your next appointment? Does your mind start to come up with every possible excuse to cancel because the fear and anxiety of what that appointment may entail? Colgate reports 15% of Americans avoid going to the dentist because of their “phobia/anxieties,” …
You’ll notice something different when you walk through the doors at Wilsonville Dental Group. First off, it doesn’t smell like a typical dental office; and that’s a good thing! Whether it’s our subtle warm apple pie lotions, or the fragrance of fresh cut flowers, you’ll notice that we are working hard to create a safe, …
Our response to the ADA Press Statement on the Frequency of Dental Visits Read More »
The Oregon Board of Dentistry has recently amended their recommendations for conscious and general sedation. Starting July 1st, all patients undergoing sedation for a dental procedure must be have an additional monitor in place— an End-tidal CO2 monitor. The good news for you is that here at Wilsonville Dental Group, we have been using End-tidal …
Attention all patients considering IV sedation for your next dental procedure Read More »
Here is an interesting article on why toothpaste causes orange juice to taste bitter.
Attention dental patients who are taking warfarin (coumadin) for prevention purposes after a stroke… New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology state that you can continue taking your coumadin when you come in for a routine dental visit or minor dental procedure! Talk to your primary care provider and dentist to see if these …
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