Monday, October 26, 2015

More Than a Quarter of Americans Have This Untreated Disease

Let's just say, it might be time to get your pearly whites checked.

It's time for Americans to get over their fear of the dentist. According to new data published from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, more than 25% of U.S. adults aged 20 to 64 have untreated tooth decay. Additionally, 1 in 5 adults aged 65 and older may have it as well.

And if that's not motivation enough to take a seat in the dental chair, 91% have one tooth (or more) that has been treated for tooth decay or needs to be.

To read the entire article written by Samantha Toscano, please visit GoodHouseKeeping.com

Dentists in La Canada Flintridge
Flintridge Dental Studio

Tel:818-495-4969
4542 Rinetti Lane
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
USA

Power Toothbrushes

Learn what the American Dental Association has to say about power toothbrushes.


The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Dentists in La Canada Flintridge
Flintridge Dental Studio

Tel:818-495-4969
4542 Rinetti Lane
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
USA

Monday, October 19, 2015

Risks to Oral Health During Pregnancy

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to about risks to your oral health during pregnancy.


The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Dentists in La Canada Flintridge
Flintridge Dental Studio

Tel:818-495-4969
4542 Rinetti Lane
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
USA

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Best and Worst Halloween Candy Options for Children’s Teeth

Halloween is just around the corner, and although candy consumption is almost unavoidable this time of year, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) wants parents and children to know that there are both good and bad candy options, both of which may find their way into children's trick-or-treat bags this fall. 
  
"Of course, dentists do not advocate that children eat large amounts of sugary treats, but it is that time of year, so we want to clarify for parents which treats are better for their kids' teeth and which ones may increase the risk of developing cavities," says AGD spokesperson Cynthia Sherwood, DDS, FAGD. 

To read the entire article, visit: KnowYourTeeth.com

Dentists in La Canada Flintridge
Flintridge Dental Studio

Tel:818-495-4969
4542 Rinetti Lane
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
USA

Saturday, October 3, 2015

What are Cavities?

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about what cavities are.


The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Dentists in La Canada Flintridge
Flintridge Dental Studio

Tel:818-495-4969
4542 Rinetti Lane
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
USA