It’s National Dental Hygiene Month—help us recognize Jolene Lake County Dental Care has always been committed to help you take care of your teeth and oral health concerns. The month of October is special as it’s National Dental Hygiene Month. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association reminds patients to brush twice a day, floss every day, […]
Review Us–We’d Love to Hear From You
“Our patients are like family to us.” We say that all the time, and it’s always true. From the moment you step through our doors, we pride ourselves on practicing comfortable, health-centered dentistry using state-of-the art techniques. Be it attending continuing education conferences to learn the latest in dental methodology or reading an article detailing […]
Teeth and Baseball
Did you say Teeth and Baseball? Yes, that is correct, teeth and baseball sounds like a strange combination, but for the members of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity at Tufts University and the Boston Redsox, it’s not so strange. On July 7th, the Boston Red Sox along with Alpha Omega held their 10th annual Tooth Day at […]
Headaches and Teeth Grinding
Have you ever woken up and had a headache and jaw pain, during a stressful time of you life? It is something that is not fun to wake up to and a way you want to start your day. You may be grinding your teeth at night. This condition is called bruxism. Researchers at the […]
Dental Tourism
Medical costs in the United States are a hotly debated topic. However, no matter where your personal convictions on the subject lie, there is no denying that getting sick can be very expensive. Dental work can be expensive, too, which has led to a rise in medical tourism, or dental tourism, when people travel to […]
Two Of The Most Commonly Asked Brushing Questions: The Answers May Surprise You
If you could only brush once a day, when would the best time be? Most people have developed their own oral hygiene routine, which has been cemented into their brains over years of practice. It is one of those things that nobody really thinks about anymore, but maybe they should. When people are asked the […]
The Army’s New Weapon For Fighting Cavities
Many new technologies have come from the military, and the latest one is gum. The military has played a large role in developing many new technologies over the years. The RAF gets credit for coming up with the radar technology that eventually morphed and led to the modern microwave oven, while the German army led […]
What Your Dentist Sees
Diabetes There are two indicators that a patient might, or most likely, has diabetes. Acetone breath, or breath that smells lightly like acetone, is the first tip off. When a dentist is working on a diabetic’s mouth they will be able to a sweet mix of fruit and nail polish remover. The distinct smell comes […]
Ancient Britons Had Healthier Gums than Modern Britons
When experts examined the skulls of 300 Britons dating back 1,800 years the results surprised them. They found that just 5% of the skulls showed signs of gum disease, or periodontitis. When you compare that to the nearly 30% of Britons who suffer from gum disease today, you are left wondering how people without toothbrushes […]
The 4 Best Senior Pranks Of Recent Times
Every year before they leave high school the senior class traditionally comes up with a prank. They range from the predictable “toilet paper the caf”, to the slightly more creative “take up two spots with one car in the parking lot so that anyone who gets there after you has to park really far away”. […]
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