From its involvement in a healthy immune system to its role in cell growth, zinc is an essential mineral for the human body. Zinc deficiency is a worldwide problem that affects approximately 4 million people in the U.S. alone.
Consumed naturally in the human diet, zinc can be found in food sources, such as beef, yogurt, eggs, and fish. Furthermore, zinc is widely used in …
You may be able to prevent two of the most common diseases of modern civilization, tooth decay (caries) and periodontal (gum) disease, simply by improving your diet.
Right before bedtime is the most important time to brush for anyone, especially children.
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome usually lasts between two and six years.
Dentists use pre-visits for children to alleviate any fear or anxiety by getting them used to the office environment
Parents are a child’s first teachers in life and they play a significant role in maintaining their child’s overall health. In observance of National Children’s Dental Health Month, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) encourages parents to introduce good oral health habits to their children during infancy.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventi…
Right before bedtime is the most important time to brush for anyone, especially children.
Elevated or decreased levels of sex hormones can jump start oral-health problems.
Protein levels in saliva have great potential to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care of breast cancer.
More than 1 million adults, mostly women in their postmenopausal years, are affected by a condition known as burning mouth syndrome (BMS).