Women's Dental Health
Saliva Test May Help Detect Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women in the United States.  In 2006, the American Cancer Society estimated that there would be 212,920 new cases of invasive breast cancer, and in that year, 40,970 women would die from it.  Many women’s lives could be saved if this cancer was diagnosed earlier, and early diagnosis could be achieved if there were more and easier opportunities to do so.  > > >

Seniors' Oral Health
Never Too Old for a Great Smile

The smile is one of the most important attributes of the human species and it's something that is carried throughout life. An abundance of factors can affect the human smile, one being age.  Increasing years can bring on gum and bone recession, dry mouth, brittle teeth, periodontal disease and side effects of drug treatment; all of which can deteriorate oral health.  There is an opportunity for the geriatric mouth to still look and feel good.  > > >

Minimally Invasive Dentistry
These Techniques Conserve Teeth

Minimally invasive dentistry may not be a term with which dental patients are familiar, but many dentists use such techniques every day in their practices. Procedures such as remineralization, sealing, inlays and onlays help to conserve healthy tooth structure, which is better for the long-term health of teeth, according to the February 2007 issue of AGD Impact, the monthly newsmagazine of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). They allow dentists to perform the least amount of dentistry needed while not removing more of the tooth structure than is required.  > > >

FAQs: Seniors' Oral Health

Proper oral care can keep you smiling well into retirement. Brushing at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristle brush are important. Flossing helps save your teeth by removing plaque between teeth and below the gum line that your toothbrush can’t reach.  > > >