Winston-Salem Dentist Dr Dan Driscoll
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 …
You might typically think of dental sealants as a procedure for children, but did you know that adults can choose to have sealants applied as well? Sealants can prevent food and plaque from building up in the molars, so adults who do not already have fillings or decay can definitely benefit. What Are Dental Sealants? …
You may think that as you age, the only receding thing you need to worry about is your hairline. Unfortunately, your gums may recede, too. Gum recession is most common in adults age 40 and over. What Is Gum Recession? The margin of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth can wear away and expose …
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and a recent study has highlighted how we may be starting kids out all wrong when they are brushing their teeth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed a survey on brushing habits and found that children are using too much toothpaste. The harm in that is …
You might notice during the winter months that you have that telltale burning and tingling in your mouth that indicates a canker sore — possibly caused by the types of foods and drinks that you indulge in during the holidays and cold weather. Spicy foods and foods high in acid (such as that warm and …
Winter is here, and many people use this time of year to have their wisdom teeth removed or other dental procedures so they can snuggle up on the couch for a few days with no guilt. Typically, pain after oral surgery is treated with a combination of prescription pain medication along with ibuprofen and acetaminophen. …
It’s the week of Thanksgiving, and it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect about all of the things we are thankful for: friends, family, our health… Here at Enlighten Dental Care, we encourage you to add one more thing on that list: our teeth. They are the primary reason we are able to enjoy …
November is the month of thanks, and we are truly thankful for all of our patients. To give back and thank YOU for valuing your oral health and investing in professional dental care, we want to enter your name into our monthly drawing! On November 30, Enlighten Dental Care will hold our first monthly drawing …
Approximately 250 million Americans have private dental health coverage, and around 83 million receive dental benefits through public health programs such as Medicaid. That leaves some 74 million Americans with no dental coverage. Dental health insurance plans typically focus on prevention and follow a 100-80-50 coverage rule for what the insurance company deems usual, customary …
It’s not just mothers reminding their sons to brush their teeth … adult men are less likely to visit the dentist and perform basic dental hygiene. The American Academy of General Dentistry administered a survey to dentists and consumers and found: 45 percent seemed to believe men don’t need regular dental check-ups 30 percent said …