Back to school means back to fall sports for many children, teens and young adults. Starting with football season, school sports are challenging, fun and potentially dangerous, with the chance of injury lurking around every play. When people think about sports injuries, typically arm, leg and head injuries come to mind. However, dental injuries are… Read more »
Category: Dental Health
Stay Safe and Avoid These Summer Dental Health Risks
There is a ton of family fun to be had during the summer months. Kids are busy playing sports and swimming at the pool, while parents supervise activities and take the family on road trips. Although all of us at Genesee Dental hope you are enjoying all the fun in the sun, it is still… Read more »
Growing Older Doesn’t Mean You Outgrow the Dentist
While it is always important to take care of your teeth, as we get older, staying on top of our oral health becomes even more crucial. While we are always brushing and flossing to avoid cavities and gum disease, as we enter our senior years, careful oral hygiene can also other lead to more severe… Read more »
X-rays from A-Z: A Brief History
Dentists have long used X-rays as one of their tools in helping patients. X-rays have become incredibly important over time as they can help dentists find diseases and abnormalities that standard exams cannot find. Those include small areas of decay between teeth or below fillings, bone infections, early symptoms of periodontal disease or developmental abnormalities…. Read more »
Flossing: Where Did It Start?
Dental floss and the act of flossing is one of the most essential elements and routines in proper oral hygiene. Surprisingly, studies show that only 12 percent of Americans floss on a daily basis. There are a number of reasons why people don’t floss, but not knowing about the process certainly can’t be one of… Read more »
Five Stages of Periodontal Disease
The leading cause of tooth loss in adults in the developed world is periodontal disease, or gum disease, a progressive disease that affects the supporting and surrounding tissue of the gums as well as the underlying jawbone. When toxins from plaque start to attack the soft tissues that surrounding the teeth, periodontal disease begins. The… Read more »
First New NY Dental School in 50 Years to Open
Passionate about dentistry and want to learn even more than we can teach you in our blogs? State residents now have a chance to attend the first new dental school to open in the state in 50 years, Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College. The Touro College of Dental Medicine will… Read more »
Do Teeth Truly Last Forever?
Some things in this life can last forever and stand the test of time, like when you see a vintage Mustang rounding the corner of your street. What you don’t know about the owner of that Mustang is how much work he puts into that car to keep it in the pristine condition like it… Read more »
Evolution of the Toothbrush
Did you know that the toothbrush didn’t always look like it does today? Ever wonder where the idea came from? Well, you might be surprised to learn that people have been using toothbrushes since as early as 3500 B.C. – but they looked a little different in those days. Ancient civilizations didn’t turn to their… Read more »
So, What Exactly Is a Root Canal?
Any time you visit the dentist you likely hear at least a few terms around that you may be familiar with but may not completely understand. One of those terms is “root canal,” and it involves one of the most common dental procedures performed. Let’s take a brief look at what exactly a root canal… Read more »
Are Cavities Reversible?
They’re the dreaded words from the dentist no one wants to hear: “Well, it looks like you have a cavity.” A dental cavity is a hole in your tooth resulting from a tooth decaying process that occurs over time. While it would be great if we could reverse them, cavities represent permanent damage that cannot… Read more »
Preventing Gum Disease – Know the Risk Factors
Bleeding gums are the first stage of gum disease, better known as gingivitis. While typically painless, gum disease can be a precursor to more serious diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and even cancer. In some ways, you can view bleeding gums as a sign that your body gives you to let you know… Read more »