January 2014 - Gentle Caring Dentistry

January 29, 2014
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Fewer Adults are Visiting the Dentist

Our team at Gentle Caring Dentistry recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research released by the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Resources Center (HPRC). In fact, the HPRC found that the percentage of adults who had regular checkups every six months declined from 41 percent in 2003 to 37 percent in 2010. The largest decline in dental care occurred in the 35- to 49-year-old age group. That’s down from from 43 percent in 2003 to just 38 percent in 2010.

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January 22, 2014
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The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings

Category : Gentalcare

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients at Gentle Caring Dentistry, we proudly screen our patients for oral cancer. The fact is, every hour of every day in North America, someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved.

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January 15, 2014
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Invisalign® Q&A

Category : Gentalcare

It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But Dr. Bowman and our team at Gentle Caring Dentistry know that braces have come a long way from the early days of orthodontics, so much so that these days, options are available that are not visible to onlookers. The most popular of these “invisible” braces is Invisalign. Here’s a list of FAQs regarding Invisalign:

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January 8, 2014
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Are you at risk for sleep apnea?

Category : Gentalcare

If you are one of the more than 12 million North Americans who suffers from sleep apnea, Dr. Bowman and our team want you to know we can help. Sleep apnea, a disorder that causes frequent disruption to your body’s sleep patterns, is also potentially dangerous, as it causes abnormal pauses in breathing or very shallow breathing during the night.

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January 1, 2014
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New Year’s Eve

Category : Gentalcare

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Gentle Caring Dentistry included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to come. New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, with over-the-top celebrations taking place in dozens of countries. The Gregorian calendar, which is widely used in Western nations and around the world, was implemented in 1582. Since that time, December 31st has marked the final day of the year, with midnight heralding the beginning of a brand new year. In the United States, New Year’s Day is a public holiday; government offices, schools, public organizations, and many businesses are closed for the day. Ponder the following fun facts as you think about your plans for the holiday:

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