8% of the U.S. population has diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease requiring continuing medical care and disciplined patient self-management to prevent complications. 20% of total health care costs or $116 billion, in the U.S. are attributed to diabetes.

My aim is to answer some common questions about the numbing process at the dentist. Nobody likes it, including the dentist, but we are grateful for it.

It is said, "A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks." It can be even more powerful if it is attractive to begin with. With regards to your appearance, your smile is your most important physical attribute. If you need to improve your smile, you might need to find a good cosmetic dentist.

Many people suffer from osteoporosis and increased risk for fracture of bones. This condition is often treated by medications, mostly in the bisphosphonate class, that slow down the process of decreasing bone density. These medications can increase a patients risk for osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) following invasive dental procedures. ONJ is a condition where the bone in the area of the treatment remains exposed, fails to heal, and areas of the exposed bone become necrotic and die. This condition is very difficult to treat. Because it is difficult to treat, many physicians, dentists, and patients are unsure regarding dental treatment if the patient is taking this medicaton.

Most headaches have multiple causes. Those causes include hormonal changes, nutrient changes, structural abnormalities, auto-immune disorders, injury, postural problems, etc.

The American obsession with dental hygiene has taken an ironic turn over the past decade. In an attempt to have the bright, white, healthy-looking smile of the stars, many consumers are bleaching their teeth into oblivion.

With a number dental specialties out there (orthodontics, peridontics, endodontics….), it is hard to know what type of dentist you need. The following article provides a brief overview of dentist specialists, and suggests what services and amenities to look for with a general dentist.

The FDA announced today that it will require more prominent health warnings on tobacco products starting in September of 2011.  The images are disturbing and graphic, but all paint an accurate picture of the damage tobacco use can cause.

What?!? It's true, but not what you think. There are many sweeteners called sugars. We're talking about the sweetener xylitol. It can be found in many 'sugar-free' gums and candies. It is a natural sugar or sweetener. Table sugar or sucrose is definitely bad for your teeth and when most people think sugar, that's what comes to mind. When the bacteria that live in your mouth are exposed to table sugar, they 'eat' it, and produce acid which makes holes or cavities in your teeth.