People who maintain their chewing ability are probably less likely to develop dementia, compared to those who cannot chew well any more, researchers from the Department of Odontology and the Aging Research Center at the Karolinska Institutet and from Karlstad University found. The authors reported their findings in the October issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Dr G Robins has two convenient office located in West Covina and Montebello. They are able  to provide a full team of dental specialists and office hours available seven days a week.  His practice’s offer services ranging from cosmetic treatment and regular cleanings to dental emergencies and restoration procedures, as well as endodontics, sleep dentistry, veneers, periodontics, Invisalign and dental implants.

There are various types of toothpaste available on the market. They come as pastes and gels, there are some that guard against tooth decay or protect teeth from acid attack, others that are designed for sensitive teeth. But which toothpastes clean well? Which preserve the tooth enamel? A new evaluation method sheds light on the subject. Everyone wants to have beautiful teeth

There are a multitude of family dental insurance plans that can provide the right amount of coverage for your entire family at an affordable rate.  With a family dental insurance plan you will have access to oral surgeons, endodontists, pedodontists, periodontists and orthodontists. In addition, under an individual and family dental insurance plan basic preventative services such as teeth cleaning and oral exams are generally covered 100%.

Family dental insurance plan works absolutely for those who desire coverage for family members.  A family dental insurance plan is one of the most popular supplemental options for overall medical insurance policies.  Family dental insurance plan is a very great way to cover your family, at reduced costs and greater benefits.  Most people that have an individual or family dental insurance plan have it provided to them under an employer-sponsored group dental insurance plan.

Environment is shown to play a much more significant role in the mouth’s microbial set up than genes. The human mouth is a community bustling with microorganisms that live there. Little knowledge exists about what factors control which types that live there and which don’t…

Having good dental health means making sure you have proper dental care habits.  Preventive dental care start with you.  All it takes is a few minutes a day for proper preventive dental care yet many times it still goes undone.      For healthy teeth and gums make sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day for three minutes.  Flossing is a required preventive dental care habit so make sure to floss daily.  Try using mouthwash that kills germs and help fight gum disease.  Remember by having good dental habits it will help you prevent decay thus helping you save money on larger dental care issues.

A partnership between a New York City dental school and a local foster care agency has provided consistent dental care to more than 650 children, and may serve as a model for other dental school program curriculum.

Family vacations are fun, however people can tend to be more relaxed and they forget their daily oral routine. Even while on vacation, be sure to continue good dental habits with your child by encouraging them to brush and floss twice a day.

The British Dental Health Foundation believes a new study showing how a mother’s knowledge is key to their child’s oral health is a timely reminder of how important their early years are. The study  concluded that mothers who were more able to handle stresses in their environment had children with better oral health…

Question:  My six year old daughter has dental caries.  She currently need five filling an a possible baby root canal.  I have dental insurance but it does not cover much and I have already maxed out it 1000.00 yearly limit. How can I get additional coverage?

Answer:  You may want to get either a better insurance plan that does not have a yearly max limit like and HMO. Or find out if the dentist she is currently seeing is able to combine dental plan.  If they are willing to have you use two dental insurance plans, find out what other dental insurance plans they are a provider

Question:  Are there any programs for poor people that need dental work?  I am a single mom and can not afford the dental work that I need. I have Medicaid, but it does not cover dental.

Answer: If you can afford between $7.00 to $20.00 a month then you can buy a dental HMO insurance plan. Dental HMO plans will not only provide for free preventive dental care but offers other dental services at a much more affordable cost.Are there any programs for poor people that need dental work?  I am a single mom and can not afford the dental work that I need. I have Medicaid, but it does not cover dental.

As Halloween approaches, children’s views and perceptions were measured by experts and revealed that kids agree that they eat too much candy and would actually prefer to receive a gift like a video game, instead. A new questionnaire, conducted by the American Dental Association and PopCap Games, targeted trick-or-treating aged children (5 to 13 years) in the U.S

For may people we are still in hard times,  and for some putting of their scheduled dental visits may seem like a way to cut their cost.  Although there are dental insurance plans that help with the cost of dental care some people do not get dental insurance because they feel they are not struggling with large dental issues. Therefore both going to the dentist when needed and having proper benefits available are put off due to cutting cost.

Yet the true is,  if you really want to avoid large expensive dental care bills, you should have some degree of dental insurance coverages. By delaying your needed dental care, your dental care issue will get even more complicated and then you will have to pay more in having your teeth fixed.  Yet even most low cost dental insurance plans offer preventive dental care services for free helping you keep your dental appointments and help to prevent larger dental issues.

Chewing betel quid – the fourth most popular psychoactive substance in the world after tobacco, alcohol and caffeine – exposes its 600 million users to substances that act as direct carcinogens in the mouth, scientists are reporting in a new study. It appears in ACS’ journal Chemical Research in Toxicology…

Question:  How do I go about really teaching my elementary kid about oral hygiene?  I want to keep it simple and stick to the basics, however I am having trouble thinking of what to say.

Answer: There are many good Youtube video on children dental health care. You can either watch them for ideas or you and your child and sit down and watch them together. Then when you are done ask your child if he or she has any questions about what they just watched,  this will give you the starting point you are looking for.

A University of Michigan study found that Nisin, a common food preservative, may slow or stop squamous cell head and neck cancers.

When on the go reach for snacks such as fruits like bananas oranges and apples.  Sugar-fee ice pops is a good way to give your kids a refreshing snack during summer heat.  Even ice cream as a sugar-free option.

Think about adding fresh locally grown veggies to your kids snacks such as carrots, celery, broccoli, and cauliflower to name a few. That along with a low cal dressing will make for a much healthier treat that good for them and their dental health.

Question:  Are there any dental insurance programs for college kids? I am in college full time but my parent’s do not have dental insurance. I can not get it at my employment since I am not full time. Is there any sort of programs where college age students can get a relatively cheap dental insurance or low cost dental care without insurance?

Answer:  Unless your school provides a program for dental care which you may want to look into, my suggestion would be a dental HMO insurance plan.  Dental HMO plans are the lower cost insurance plan option and are for anyone not just college students.  These plans will normally provide free preventive dental care and low cost services for both base and major dental care needs.

Dental HMO plans provide their benefits on a fee schedule so you can review your cost for all the different dental services covered.  This is also very helpful in order to budget for the dental care that is needed.

Gene therapy can be performed safely in the human salivary gland, according to scientists at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health. This finding comes from the first-ever safety, or Phase I, clinical study of gene therapy in a human salivary gland…