Can You Believe These Statistics?

Thursday, den 23. October 2008

“A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 42 percent of kids aged 6 to 19 had had a cavity or filling in their permanent teeth when examined between 1999 and 2002…”Medline Plus -August 25, 2005

“Although dental caries (tooth decay) is largely preventable, it remains the most common chronic disease of [...]

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Pregnancy and Oral Health

Wednesday, den 10. September 2008

Gum disease and gingivitis can often accompany pregnancy.  Many times, extra measures must be taken to ensure oral health.  It is especially important to maintain good oral health during pregnancy because gum disease can cause low birth weight babies and pre-term births.  Sometimes, your hygienist may find it necessary to see you more often for [...]

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Not Just a Cleaning

Tuesday, den 17. June 2008

It’s Just A Cleaning—Or is it?
Did you know that gum disease can cause systemic problems such as low birth weight babies, heart attacks and stroke? Gum disease has also been linked to pancreatic cancer. In fact, flossing and regular dental exams as well as your regular recommended hygiene visit with Molly can add an average [...]

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