Lori Messing, DDS

02/08/2021

Pregnant women often experience higher rates of gingivitis and gum disease. New research discusses the link between them.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2019), approximately 60% to 70% of women experience gingivitis and early periodontitis during pregnancy. Periodontal disease is a common inflammatory disease consisting of two components, gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is in...

02/04/2021

Children need dental care just like adults! There is a common misconception that kids are the hardest patients, but this doesn't need to be the case. Here are a few tips for keeping children comfortable.

Let’s travel back a few years, okay a few decades, to my first dental appointment. A state ran facility had established itself a little over a mile from my childhood home. I remember arriving that day, and the first thing that greeted me was a wad of blood-soaked gauze on the sidewalk outside. I r...

02/01/2021

Taking poor care of your teeth correlates to the rest of your body. That's why a link between oral care, tooth loss, and heart disease exists. You are at a higher risk for this condition when you don't treat your mouth right.

New research reveals there may be a potential link between tooth loss and cardiovascular disease. Researchers presented data from a recent study at the Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions during the 2018 American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention conference. Acco...

01/28/2021

Children are more likely to get cavities and tooth decay because of the softer nature of baby teeth. A great way to combat this is through Dental Sealants. http://bit.ly/36CMpFF

01/25/2021

When patients with diabetes maintain proper oral hygiene, they notice lesser negative symptoms. Research explains this through a direct connection between the two.

Scientists at the School of Medicine at the University of Buffalo have conducted research which appears to prove patients who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can improve their health by taking better care of their oral hygiene. Their findings, “Benefits of Non‐Surgical Periodontal Treatment i...

01/21/2021

Besides a recent small, independent study, all other research indicates that water fluoridation improves your oral health. Fluoride is a deterrent for cavities that works wonders, especially in children.

Community water fluoridation is a cost-effective public health measure that can reduce cavities by approximately 25 per cent. Yet some communities are worried about it.

01/18/2021

A recent research facility in China has developed a gel that self-heals cavities. Further studies have to be done, but this product would be an amazing breakthrough in the future.

Learn about oral health, cosmetic and general dental procedures. Search our dentist directory, find a dentist in your area and improve your smile!

01/18/2021

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01/14/2021

There is a newer, alternative treatment for cavities that are gaining popularity. Instead of drilling and removing the bacteria, a dental crown is placed over it.

Learn about oral health, cosmetic and general dental procedures. Search our dentist directory, find a dentist in your area and improve your smile!

01/07/2021

The pandemic has upended all of our lives, from the way we work to the way we gather. COVID-19 has also impacted our teeth. Learn why one dentist is seeing more oral health issues and how you can protect your teeth:

When I reopened my dental practice in early June, the tooth fractures started coming in: at least one a day, every single day that I’ve been in the office.

01/04/2021

Pregnant and wondering how to take care of your oral health? Here are dental hygiene tips for you and your baby:

It is important that a mother looks after the oral health of her baby and also that of herself, especially during pregnancy.