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 27, 2014 | Blogs, cavities, Dental Health
News TRICK OR TREAT TEETH With Halloween just around the corner, there’s a good chance you and those you love will begin enjoying a bevy of sweet, sticky treats – and there is certainly nothing wrong with that. However, when you find yourself indulging in sweeter...
by Chapnick Dental | Oct 14, 2014 | cavities, Dental Health
News GETTING INTO THE HABIT OF FLOSSING Flossing is one of the most effective ways to prevent gum disease and tooth decay. Flossing once daily is good, but twice daily is optimal – though many people have a difficult time getting into this habit. There are a number of...
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...
