by Chapnick Dental | Dec 1, 2014 | general dentistry, pediatric dentistry
News ORAL HEALTH TIPS FOR CHILDREN…AND ADULTS Most everyone knows Hermey the Elf from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer– he was the one that didn’t want to make toys, preferring instead to study the dental arts. It is this character’s passion for dental health that...
by Chapnick Dental | Nov 10, 2014 | Physiologic dentistry, TMJ
News OTC MEDICATIONS FOR TMJ HEADACHES If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from chronic headaches, you may find yourself frequently reaching for over-the-counter medications. Unfortunately, these medications are intended only for occasional use and,...
by Chapnick Dental | Nov 3, 2014 | Blogs, Dental Health, Periodontal Health
News MODERN HABITS INCREASE GUM DISEASE RISKS A new study conducted by periodontists at King’s College London has found that ancient peoples had lower instances of gum disease. For this study, researchers looked at teeth from skulls dating back to c. 200-400 BCE,...
by Chapnick Dental | Oct 6, 2014 | Dental Health, pediatric dentistry
News DO I HAVE GINGIVITIS? Symptoms of gingivitis may be unnoticeable at first, with a slight reddening of the gums or minor swelling often being the initial signs. However, these beginning symptoms can quickly give way to more obvious indications of gingivitis such...
by Chapnick Dental | Sep 18, 2014 | Blogs, Dental Health, general dentistry
News PROBIOTICS FOR THE TREATMENT OF GUM DISEASE? A double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted on patients with chronic gum disease has found that probiotic use can increase the effectiveness of treatment. In this study, patients who increased their intake of...
