by ACW Admin | Nov 14, 2019 | Dental Articles
Botulinum toxin (BOTOX®) has been widely used for the treatment of various conditions associated with pain and excessive muscle contraction since the 1970’s. When botulinum toxin is injected into the muscle, it blocks certain nerve signals that initiate muscle...
by ACW Admin | Oct 17, 2019 | Dental Articles
Consumer Reports (10/14, Warren) states that candy is “the star” of Halloween, making it “nearly impossible to avoid.” The article notes that 76 percent of dentists also hand out candy for the holiday, according to the American Dental Association. A Consumer Reports...
by ACW Admin | Sep 27, 2019 | Dental Articles
From the American Dental Association (ADA): The New York Times (9/25, Bakalar) reports that “people with gum disease may be at increased risk for high blood pressure,” researchers concluded after analyzing “the results of 81 studies including more than 200,000...
by ACW Admin | Sep 4, 2019 | Dental Articles
People have many reasons to go to the dentist regularly. For many, going to the dentist is about keeping your “pearly whites”, well, white. Having a healthy smile goes a long way in keeping us mentally and emotionally happy and healthy. Physiologically speaking, when...
by ACW Admin | Sep 4, 2019 | Dental Articles
Sleep is essential to a healthy, happy life. By shutting down our minds and resting our bodies, we can re-allocate energy resources to healing and repair. Sleep also plays a critical role in hormonal balance, which can directly or indirectly affect just about every...
