“On June 29, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Kovanaze, a needleless, intranasally administered spray combination of the ester anesthetic tetracaine HCl plus the vasoconstrictor oxymetazoline HCl for regional maxillary anesthesia. Kovanaze is...
Why We’re Thankful for Modern Toothpaste “The next time you’re enjoying the minty-fresh feeling in your mouth, consider that toothpaste wasn’t always so tasty. For hundreds of years, civilizations have been perfecting toothpaste formulas to see what works...
Did you know that by the time you turn 30, you’ve spent about 28 days brushing your teeth? That is, of course, if you brush twice a day for the recommended two minutes each time. It’s more time than a lot of us have put into relationships. Since you’ve been so close...
Healthy gums – Healthy gums are firm and pink Gingivitis – The early stage of periodontal disease – gums become red, swell, and bleed easily Mild Periodontitis – The beginning on bone and tissue loss around the tooth Moderate Periodontitis – More bone and tissue...
