It’s that time of year again when we hear weather forecasters predicting the pollen count. If you live in Central Virginia, you are accustomed to that number being significant. Many folks suffer from allergies during this time. Allergic symptoms can take multiple forms. Many of them are common and easy to diagnose, i.e. runny noses, [...]
The recent report of an oral surgeon from Tulsa, OK who was found to be treating patients under unsanitary and unsafe conditions, has caused concern and even fear among dental patients. His breach of established infection control procedures is serious and cannot be minimized. As a patient, you may be wondering how you can know [...]
Smoking is harmful to your health. We are all now aware of this. But if you need one more reason to stop, ladies need to “listen up”! A study that involved one of the most comprehensive looks at women’s health, The Women’s Health Initiative out of the University of Buffalo revealed another interesting fact about [...]
It’s common knowledge that brushing and flossing contribute to good oral health. A new study now shows that the use of a germ-killing mouth rinse is also beneficial. Many of us think of mouthrinse as a purely cosmetic accessory. We want to make sure our breath is “socially ready”. While brushing also leaves our mouths [...]
Bet you never thought you would hear this one from a dentist or hygienist. After all, we have all been told to brush a minimum of twice a day and preferably after eating. Many folks today are on the go during mealtime. Not too many of us are running around with a toothbrush so clearly [...]
Gradually we are becoming more aware of the quality of air we are exposed to in the work place. Some of this awareness has arisen out of the knowledge gained over the last half century related to passive smoke. This is particularly true when people are confined in close spaces. Add to this that dentistry [...]
I’m currently reading a book, Super Brain, by Deepak Chopra and Rudolph Tanzi. The years are creeping up and I want to do everything I can to insure that my mental and physical health are maintained. Today I was surprised to read of a study correlating dementia and oral health care. In a release by the [...]
It’s that time of year when “excess” rules, too much of everything. It is only natural to over indulge when that tray of sweets is staring you in the face or party libations are being passed around. What does this have to do with your teeth? Lots! First and foremost, many of these treats are [...]
On January 25, 2013, our very own Dr. Viglione will be honored as one of the original founders of the Community Dental Center at an event at Alumni Hall. CADA was founded in February, 2005 after three years of planning to provide access to dental care for children who could not afford to go to [...]
Great news for the holidays! It’s a naturally occurring sugar alcohol, found not only in fruits and vegetables but also in small amounts in the human body. It looks like sugar and tastes like sugar without the negative effects of sugar. It is low in calories and has little effect on blood sugar levels. It [...]