by website@mysocialpractice.com | Jul 10, 2024 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
ANYONE WHO SWIMS or scuba dives frequently could encounter some unique dental issues if they aren’t careful. Let’s take a closer look at the big ones. Chlorine’s Effect on Teeth The longer teeth are exposed to acidic chlorine ions in pool water, the...
by Scott Gourley | May 8, 2024 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
THERE’S A GOOD REASON dental health professionals warn their patients not to chew ice. This habit can cause serious and permanent damage to teeth and gums, so what makes it so addicting in spite of the dangers? A Mental Condition Compulsive ice eating is called...
by Scott Gourley | Apr 10, 2024 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
THE AMERICAN CANCER Society estimates that there will be over 54,000 new oral cancer cases just in 2024. In recent decades, the survival rate of these cancers has risen considerably, and early detection is a huge part of that. That’s why we’re using Oral...
by Scott Gourley | Mar 13, 2024 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
WOMEN FACED AN uphill battle establishing themselves in many career fields, dentistry included. That’s why, for Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating three pioneers for women in dentistry. Lucy Hobbs Taylor Lucy Hobbs Taylor, born 1833, was the...
by Scott Gourley | Feb 14, 2024 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
EATING DISORDERS can cause many kinds of damage to the body, including the teeth. Oral hygiene habits and regular dental visits are crucial, but in order to maintain good oral health, we also need a variety of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals every day. Anorexia...
