As the population has aged, dementia has skyrocketed to become the fifth biggest cause of death worldwide, with Alzheimer’s claiming 70% of those deaths. Yet we don’t know what causes Alzheimer’s.1 Alzheimer’s, which results in progressive loss of memory and cognitive function, usually over a decade or so, is devastating both to those who have it and to those they slowly leave behind.
What Is a Root Canal and Why Do I Need One?
Sometimes we hear things and we believe them because they just sound plausible: being cold can give you a cold; cracking your knuckles can cause arthritis; lightening never strikes in the same place twice; a flu shot can give you the flu; root canals are exceptionally painful. While none of the aforementioned myths are true, and the last one has been told and retold—apparently by those who have never had a root canal—for so long that most people probably believe it to be true. It’s not.
Why It’s Important to Develop Good Flossing Habits
On August 2, 2016, the Associated Press caused a bit of a ruckus that centered on the merits of flossing. Most people probably thought flossing was a subject free from controversy, but on that summer day in 2016, the Associated Press proved them wrong.
The Truth About Tobacco and Poor Oral Health
It’s been 54 years since America’s surgeon general, Luther Terry, announced that smoking caused lung cancer and heart disease and the government should do something about it. The surgeon general’s report was released in the year following the peak smoking year, 1963, when an estimated 4,345 cigarettes were consumed per adult in that year alone. Back then, people could smoke just about anywhere: in restaurants, in offices, on trains and airplanes.
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
Tragically, people of any age can find themselves missing teeth. Whether tooth loss is from decay, periodontal disease, or injury, the loss of teeth can have a broad range of negative effects from appearance to speech to digestion. At one time, dentures were the only replacement for missing teeth. Today, however, there is a much better option: dental implants.
Helping Kids Learn to Brush and Floss
Every day across America, parents have to remind children to brush their teeth. That’s because parents know that teeth brushing is essential to a child’s health. Even though their teeth may not be fully in, will lose their “baby teeth” and might not like it, children must learn to brush and floss to help them build their own healthy habits and routines as they grow into their adult years.
Reducing Heart Disease Through Good Oral Care
You hear of many ways to reduce the risk of heart disease; quit smoking, be more active, reduce your intake of sugars, fats, and sodium. What you don’t hear often enough is that good oral health—especially having healthy gums—is a key factor in lowering the risk of heart disease.
The Causes and Treatments of Sensitive Teeth
Summertime! Ahhhhh, the season for icy-cold beverages and tasty, frozen treats. But if the thought of cold foods and liquids makes you wince in pain, you are not alone.
Open Wide! What Do You See in Your Mouth?
If you’re like most people, you have fillings and most likely, more than one! But do you know what they’re made of or how long they’ll last?
Tips for Better Mature Dental Care
No matter what your age, some things never change. A bright smile is always an attention getter. We all know friends who have that great smile! A beautiful smile brings out the best in your overall appearance and boosts your self-esteem for living your very best life. Nothing quite says healthy and makes you feel confident like a beautiful smile. Dr. Robert Brei, DDS, consistently rated as a top dentist in Tucson, and Dr. Schneider, DMD, offers the latest, highest-quality procedures. They believe that everyone can have a healthy, beautiful smile, no matter what their age.