by PMA Dental Care | Oct 31, 2014 | Education
HAVE YOU EVER accidentally bitten down on a little piece of aluminum foil? Have you experienced that quick zap of pain? That Jolt Is Called Galvanic Shock Perhaps a little piece of foil was clinging to the tortilla when you unwrapped your taco during lunch. When that...
by PMA Dental Care | Oct 17, 2014 | Education
LET’S TALK ABOUT TWO THINGS. First, the importance of wearing a mouthguard if you (or someone you care for) is involved in just about any type of sport. And second, the importance of maintaining that mouthguard. Mouthguards or gumshields, provide far more value than...
by PMA Dental Care | Oct 3, 2014 | Education
HERE IT COMES! The season of ghosts, ghouls, witches, and, of course… candy! If you’re savvy about it, there’s no reason for your Halloween fun to come at the expense of your dental health. Rule 1: Some Sweets All At Once Is Probably Better Than Sweets All Day Long...
by PMA Dental Care | Sep 19, 2014 | Education
A GROWING BODY OF RESEARCH linking periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis suggests that taking care of our teeth may also be a really good way to take care of our joints. Researchers found that porphyromonas gingivalis, the same bacteria primarily responsible...
by PMA Dental Care | Aug 8, 2014 | Education
OUR TOOTHBRUSHES fend off plaque and bacteria, help keep our teeth sparkling, and leave our mouths feeling squeaky clean! But how squeaky clean is your TOOTHBRUSH? Toothbrush DON’Ts Don’t Store Your Toothbrush In A Closed, Dark Space A moist, enclosed environment...
by PMA Dental Care | Jul 6, 2014 | Education
WHO DOESN’T LOVE A LITTLE SUNSHINE? Not only does it feel fantastic, but it also has numerous health benefits. Sunshine improves our mood, our immune functions, and catalyzes vitamin D production in our bodies. Vitamin D Is Important To Our Healthy Smiles Vitamin D...