By Kelsi Matylewicz / Benco Dental Social Media Intern One factor that did not contribute to the fall of the Roman Empire: gum disease. At least that's what we might infer from a study of skulls at the Natural History Museum led by a King’s College London periodontist. Experts say... CONTINUE READING
By Kelsi Matylewicz/ Benco Dental Social Media Intern Mary Otto, a Washington, D.C.-based journalist recently discussed a report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, which illustrates that many states are slow in efforts to get the quick and cost-effective treatment of dental sealants to children who... CONTINUE READING
By Kelsi Matylewicz/Benco Dental Social Media Intern Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, and gingival recession, can lead to dental caries in older adults. According to Mentor, a study done by the National Center for Health Statistics states that by 2030 nearly 20% of the U.S. population will... CONTINUE READING
Some studies show that raisins or cereal bars and drinks like smoothies or fruit juices can be as damaging to teeth as soda, according to a recent report in DentistryToday.com Many treats that claim to be healthy options may contain excessive amount of sugar or high acidity levels, which... CONTINUE READING