According to a Brazilian study with included 160 Children ages 3 – 15, children with asthma had higher levels of S. mutans. Those with a longer history of asthma tended to have higher levels of these bacteria. The study did not find that levels of S. mutans were linked with asthma drugs or other treatments. Researchers also did not find a link between higher levels of S. mutans and more tooth decay.

Dr Charles Scholler, Camarillo, California implant dentist, is excited to be featuring an online appointment request form as a part of his practice’s comprehensive dental website. The online request form is offered to make it as easy as possible for patients to schedule appointments with Dr. Scholler without ever having to pick up the phone.

Dr Vasiliki Mavromatis, dentist in Bayside, New York, is excited to be offering new patients services as a part of her practice’s comprehensive dental website. The new patient services are designed to make it simple and easy for new patients to learn about and find their way to Dr Mavromatis’ office.

Mainly bleeding gums are caused by inadequate plaque removal from the teeth at the gum line. This can lead to a condition called gingivitis, or inflamed gums.

If plaque is not removed through regular brushing and dental appointments, it will harden into what is known as tartar. Ultimately, this will lead to increased bleeding and can lead into a more advanced form of gum and jawbone disease known as periodontitis.

However there are other reason for bleeding gums such as:

Any bleeding disorder
Brushing too hard
Hormonal changes during pregnancy
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Ill-fitting dentures
Improper flossing
Infection, which can be either tooth- or gum-related
Leukemia
Use of blood thinners
Vitamin K deficiency

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Nationwide the NCDHM message and materials reach millions of people in communities across the country.

In Charleston Coastal Kids Dental & Braces, double and triple their efforts towards raising the community’s awareness of children’s oral health. This year the practice will be visiting over 50 Schools, Preschools and Daycares during the month to help education children and parents alike on the importance of children’s oral health.

There are more than 51 million school hours lost each year due to dental related illnesses.   In addition, almost 50 percent of tooth decay remains untreated in low-income children, this according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite these numbers, many children still do not visit the dentist.  One reason being cost of dental care.  Many people do not receive dental benefits though their employer, and they fail to secure dental insurance on their own.  Cost could also be an issue with regards to dental insurance.  However it does not have to be since in most states low cost dental insurance plans are available.

Dr Abraham Azzouz a Detroit dentist, is happy to be able to offer extended office hours to his patients. He knows that many of his patients are busy with school or work and offers the extended hours to make it convenient for these patients to visit the Detroit, MI dentist without having to miss school or work.

I have to find dental insurance that is affordable but still offer good benefits.  I have many dental needs to address but with little extra money to spend.  A friend of mine keeps telling me to get Delta Dental since every dentist takes that plan.  She gets it though work but says I should be able to buy it to as an individual but I do not know much about dental insurance would like so more advise.

For many women oral and dental health can be effected by their many changes in life.  Such as in puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause.  Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with TMJ, myofascial pain, eating disorders and Sjögren’s syndrome.

Dr Brett Kilburg, Dubuque Iowa dentist, and Dr Melanie Stuntz are happy to be using their practice’s Facebook page to interact with their patients online. The dentists in Dubuque are using the Facebook page to post updates on their practice and have a conversation online with their patients.

Dr  Siamak Aalemansour, Bowie dentist, is excited to be able to offer extensive new patient services as a part of his practice’s website. The new patient services are designed to make it simple and easy for patients to learn about and locate the dentist in Bowie’s practice.

The new patient page contains downloadable forms that can be printed and filled out before coming in for the first appointment with the Bowie, MD dentist. These are offered to ensure that the majority of the first appointment is spent receiving treatment for Invisalign in Bowie or other treatments instead of filling out forms.

Most people know that having proper dental care is important for your over all health care.  However so are first impressions when you are searching for a job.  Teeth are one of the first things many people notice. Having poor teeth may be preventing you from getting a job. Today middle-aged men and women are competing for jobs with younger men and women, making appearance a heightened factor. Jobs such as where you may be dealing with many people overall appearance can affected your professional life.

Dr Jonathan W Hill, a Colorado Springs, CO dentist, offers new educational resources to further inform patients on important dental health care information.    Dr Jonathan Hill, is pleased to announce the release of the practice’s new online patient library. The recently launched library of comprehensive and easy to understand dental content can be accessed by patients via the practice’s website and was designed to increase patient knowledge about proper dental care.