Can a Dental Implant Replace Teeth Lost to an Exploding Vape?
Last week, the New England Journal of Medicine published a case report about a teen who lost several teeth and experienced severe jaw damage from an exploding e-cigarette, also known as a vaping device. These [...]
Genetic Variation Can Put Your Teeth at Risk
Most of the time, you are in control of your cavity risk. Your diet and hygiene habits usually have the biggest influence on how healthy your teeth and gums are. However, sometimes genetic variations can [...]
Jaw Exerciser Won’t Give You the Perfect Jawline, It Might Give You TMJ
People often advocate exercises to improve the appearance of certain body parts. And sometimes this can work. Buttocks, chest, stomach, and arms, for example, can be reshaped using exercise because these locations have large muscles [...]
Here’s How Coffee Could Be Making Your Smile Look Older
We probably don’t have to tell you just how popular coffee is. Since about 83% of Americans drink coffee, you and most of your friends are probably coffee drinkers. In fact, the odds are good [...]
Drug Holiday Not Necessary for Getting Dental Implants
If you are considering dental implants, but you’re on bisphosphonates, you might have heard that you need to go on a drug holiday to protect yourself from a rare but potentially serious [...]
New Evidence Supports Link between Gum Disease and Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer. While mortality rates have been dropping for all cancers, the survival rate for pancreatic cancer remains low, with just 10% of people surviving five [...]
