tooth decay

Just the Tooth: Myths and Facts About Cavities

How Much Do YOU Know about Cavities? What is Myth and What is Fact?   Let’s be honest. Nobody wants to hear the words, “You have a cavity.” However, cavities (dental caries, tooth decay) remain the most prevalent chronic disease in both children and adults. A National Health and Nutrition Exam Survey conducted by the NIH […]

November is American Diabetes Month

November is American Diabetes Month   One of the primary objectives of the American Diabetes Association is to raise awareness and understanding of diabetes, its consequences, management and prevention. Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes:  Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes.  Another 86 million […]

Back to School Tips

Are You Ready to Go Back To School?   Your child may have the latest wardrobe, school supplies, and sports equipment for the new school year; but does she have a healthy mouth and the tools she’ll need to maintain it? According to the American Dental Association, a dental examination is as important as immunizations and […]