by Pride Dental | Jul 7, 2016 | General Health
The opioid trouble we looked at last time sets a dramatic stage for new research published last month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). – research that raises the question of whether these drugs are even worth it. Considering that opioids... 
by Pride Dental | Jun 30, 2016 | Dentistry
For the first time ever, the CDC is advising doctors to follow a new protocol in prescribing opioid painkillers: “Go low and go slow.” But it’s not just doctors who need advice. According to a JAMA study published earlier this year, dentists are among the leading... 
by Pride Dental | Jun 23, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
A recent article over at Vox goes into “the shifting economics of organic food.” But while some organic food is getting cheaper, the fact remains that it can be pricey. But as we point out in this post from October 2013, buying organic doesn’t have... 
by Pride Dental | Jun 16, 2016 | Oral Health
According to research presented late last month at the European Congress of Endocrinology, a a child’s early exposure to the chemicals in plastics and fungicides may weaken their teeth for a lifetime. Really. Exposure to these pervasive chemicals – collectively known... 
by Pride Dental | Jun 9, 2016 | General Health
If you snore – or live with someone who does – it can be more than just irritating. If it’s associated with sleep apnea, it can put you at risk for some serious health problems Sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to periodically stop breathing. Each pause can...