The Laser Dental Group

Did you know that 100 million Americans fail to see a dentist each year, even though regular dental examinations and good oral hygiene can prevent most dental disease?  Neglect of dental care can have serious consequences like decay,  inflammation , and loss of teeth, and an increased risk of  malnutrition .  Gum disease  has been implicated in an increased risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease. In addition, oral examinations can be the least invasive method of diagnosing types of cancers and other diseases.  Ask Dr Louie or Dr Hwang more about this at your next visit. The uptake rate of preventative dental care increased over a ten-year period in the United States, but there remains a large disparity among ethnic groups, reports one of the largest and most comprehensive studies on the subject, published in the open-access journal   Frontiers in Public Health . Neglect of dental care can have serious consequences like decay,  inf...

Our mouths are a delicate balance of good and bad bacteria. When we clean our teeth, the aim is to knock out cavity-causing bacteria, while allowing beneficial oral bacteria to thrive. Now, researchers have developed a sugar-free candy, which contains dead bacteria that bind to bad bacteria, potentially reducing cavities. The importance of good oral health has been emphasized by doctors for years. Poor oral health has been linked to many conditions, from  Alzheimer’s disease  to  pancreatic cancer , not to mention  cardiovascular disease . To promote better oral health, a team from the Berlin-based firm Organobalance GmbH, Germany, created a new candy, which they claim reduced levels of ‘bad’ bacteria in study subjects’ mouths. Their research was published in  Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins . They note that after we eat, bacteria on the surface of the teeth release acid, which can dissolve the tooth enamel, leading to...