Tooth decay: sugar industry ‘behaved like tobacco manufacturers

Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA The authors say their findings are a “historical example” of the industry’s self-interest “that can inform policy makers today” over opposition to current sugar policy proposals. Having noted that, in the case of the tobacco industry, reviews of historical internal documents were “key to informing policy and litigation successes in tobacco …

Reasons why you should visit a dentist

Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA Having a fear or phobia of going to the dentist is one of many reasons why you may avoid going. For some people the cost may put you off going as dental treatments can become very expensive if a lot of work is required. Other people just do not see regular …

New research into materials for tooth fillings

Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA Tooth decay is a serious health problem and it is often necessary to repair cavities. Today they often use a composite filling material made of acrylate compounds, as it resembles the colour of the teeth and is reasonably strong so it can handle the rigors of the powerful chewing movements. But …

Stress free trips to the dentist with children

Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA When taking children to the dentist it can be very stressful for both the children and the parents. From dealing with the fear of the dentist to challenging behavior there is lots to consider before you go and when you get there. Luckily, there are a number of things that you …

Birth weight and pregnancy complications associated with enamel defects

Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA At the 93rd General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, researcher Bertha A. Chavez Gonzalez, Universidade de Minas Gerias, Lima, San Borja, Peru, presented a study titled “Birth Weight and Pregnancy Complications Associated With the Enamel Defects.” The IADR General Session was held in conjunction with the …

Natural Toothpaste Alternatives

Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA Many commercial toothpastes are full of chemicals and ingredients that can actually be harmful to our bodies particularly over the longer term. Yes, it is true that you can purchase ‘natural toothpaste’ but even with some of these it is worth checking out the ingredients just to make sure that the …

Distinct brain mechanisms related to dental pain relief

Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA At the 93rd General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, researcher Michael L. Meier, Center for Dental Medicine, University of Zürich, Switzerland, presented a study titled “Distinct Brain Mechanisms Related to Dental Pain Relief.” The IADR General Session was held in conjunction with the 44th Annual Meeting …

Natural Toothache Cures

Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA It is the middle of the night or a national holiday and there are few chemists or dentists open and even those that are happen to be located miles away. And then it happens…dreaded toothache strikes and causing pain that you can only relate to if you have experienced it yourself. …

What To Do If You Have a Toothache

Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA This may sound familiar.  You order your favorite lunchtime meal, sit down at your desk and bite into it.  You use your incisors (four front teeth) to rip into it and push it to the side of your mouth to start chewing when BAM, the pain hits you like a ton …

NYU study successfully screens for diabetes at dental visits using oral blood

Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA Researchers find a 99 percent correlation between tests for hemoglobin A1c at dental visits using finger stick and oral blood It is estimated that 8.1 million of the 29.1 million Americans living with diabetes are undiagnosed and many who have diabetes have poor glycemic control. Given that each year many Americans visit a …