The September issue of Working Mother Magazine gives these suggestions for helping your little one give up the pacifier: 1) snip it – cut off a piece of the pacifier tip each night. It will change the sensation your child gets from sucking and gradually makes it less appealing. 2) go slow – limit binky […]
Toothbrushes – soft vs medium
Researchers at Franciscan University in Santa Maria, Brazil studied the difference in medium and soft toothbrush bristles for plaque removal and soft-tissue abrasion. A total of 25 undergraduate students participated in the study. All participants were free from gingivitis at the onset of the study. The students were asked to refrain from all oral hygiene […]
Think positive, boost immunity
According to a brief article in the January 2011 issue of Natural Health Magazine, a sunny outlook on life could actually be good for your health. A study showed that when first-year law students were asked how they felt about their futures, the students who were optimistic showed stronger immune system responses. Immunity tests elicited […]
Size of jaw decreases with age
A study conducted by the Faculty of Dentistry at Malmo University in Sweden followed a group of dentists throughout their adult lives. The study began in 1949 with plaster molds that were made of the jaws of dental students, who were in their 20s at the time. Then years later, the procedure was repeated. Then, […]
Menopausal Dentistry
Did you know? After menopause, women should see their dentist more often. A new study from Case Western Reserve University found that women after menopause are at greater risk for periodontal disease and need more frequent professional cleanings. Up to four dental cleanings a year may be necessary to adequately remove hard plaque that triggers […]
