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Bad breath or Halitosis affects an estimated 1 in 4 people. There are a number of possible causes, but the vast majority come down to oral hygiene. Anyone can suffer from bad breath. It’s the third most common reason that people seek dental care, after tooth decay and gum disease. Potential causes include tobacco, food…

Before the late eighteenth century, the term ‘dentist’ wasn’t even used. Instead, care of the teeth was the responsibility of a range of different – and sometimes surprising – practitioners such as barber-surgeons. What would it have been like to have a tooth pulled before the anesthetic? A range of equipment was certainly needed. Dental…

In most cases, yes, you can use your HSA or FSA for eligible orthodontic treatment. Only the portion of your orthodontic payments(s) not paid by your dental insurance or any other plan may be considered an eligible expense. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), often offered by your employer, allow you to…

According to the latest analysis by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the ADA Health Policy Institute, hygienist employment has declined since September 2020. About 5 percent of hygienists who had been working at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic were unemployed as of August 2021. In March 2022, one in three dentists were recruiting…

Orthodontic problems rarely fix themselves. That’s why the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children be screened by an AAO orthodontist at age 7 By age 7, your child has enough permanent teeth that an orthodontist can spot a problem before it becomes … well, a bigger problem. Early treatment, which occurs while some…