Anxiety happens to all of us occasionally. It’s often a normal part of life that occurs when things get a little busy, you’ve got something you’re worrying about or situations change quickly. But anxiety that’s persistent – such as that associated with generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia or social…
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Would you expect that a compound used to make car bumpers strong and to protect wood decks could be used in repairing cavities? While it sounds a little strange at first, researchers at the OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, Oregon, hope that this compound will add extra strength to…
Hate visiting the dentist? You’re not alone. Many individuals report feelings of fear and anxiety just thinking about visiting the dentist. Others actually want to go to the dentist but can’t because of a lack of access or affordability. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
With ever-increasing stress and busy schedules, you may find that taking care of yourself often takes a back burner. But should it? According to the Charlotte Business Journal, many people in the United States are putting their oral health last. In a recent article, the news source reported that more…
When you go to the dentist for a checkup and cleaning, you likely expect at least some portion of your visit to involve the not-so-pleasant manual scraping with mechanical tools to remove sticky plaque from your teeth. The very thought of having your teeth scraped may cause you to reschedule…