Winston-Salem Dentist Dr Dan Driscoll
The television show Inside Edition recently sent toothbrushes off to labs to find out just how “dirty” they really are. The results were nothing short of “yucky.” While one family’s toothbrushes had no bacteria at all, one individual had three different kinds of bacteria, including E. coli, and another individual had two types of bacteria …
The apple selection at the grocery store becomes even more robust during fall, reminding us that that an apple a day can do more than keep the doctor away … it can also help whiten your teeth and keep your teeth and gums healthy! The crunch when you bite into a crisp apple helps strengthen …
It’s hot outside, and while sweet tea is one of the South’s prescriptions for the heat, it’s definitely not a prescription for good health! In fact, in light of the latest research linking sugary drinks to cancer, we thought it was a good idea to remind everyone that all sugary drinks are bad not only …
Get familiar with the ingredients in your toothpaste and know what they do! Fluoride is the most important ingredient. This mineral that occurs naturally in water sources reduces cavities and helps prevent tooth decay. Baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda or sodium bicarbonate, is a chemical salt that is used as a surfactant …
One of the most common causes for poor sleep is obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially serious disorder that causes individuals to have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while they sleep. What Causes Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is typically caused by soft tissue in the back of the throat that collapses …
Everyone has a gag reflex. Also known as the pharyngeal reflex, it is a natural phenomenon that occurs when you stick something in your mouth that goes toward the back of the throat and touches the soft palate, creating a feeling as if you are going to throw up. The purpose of the gag reflex …
If are a registered patient of our practice and have a severe dental emergency, call (336) 765-0904 and follow the prompts. Symptoms of a severe dental emergency include: • Trauma to the teeth • Severe toothache and/or jaw pain • Pain when chewing or when you drink hot/cold beverages • Facial swelling • Significant bleeding …
The American diet has grown to rely on more heavily processed foods over the last 70 years, and the American waistline has grown as well. The United States is struggling with growing rates of obesity, and a new National Institutes of Health study indicates that eating processed foods actually drives people to overeat. These …
How should you fill the Easter basket? Because of their high sugar content and sticky nature, jelly beans and marshmallow Peeps can be some of the worst candies for teeth. Not only can they cause cavities, they can get stuck in your dental crowns and other work as well. Stick with the chocolate (preferably dark) …
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, approximately 53,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Smoking and tobacco use are the major risk factors; in fact, the typical profile of the person who develops oral cancer had always been someone who smoked and drank heavily. However, that profile is …