Discovering the Benefits of Biocomp Labs: Exploring Biocompatibility Testing
Discovering the Benefits of Biocomp Labs: Exploring Biocompatibility Testing Discovering the Benefits of Biocomp Labs: Exploring Biocompatibility Testing Biocomp Labs is a leading provider of biocompatibility testing services, offering a test to help ensure the safety of materials used in the dental industry. In this article, we will explore the history, technique and benefits of […]
Biocompatibility Testing and Ethical Dentistry
The Importance of Biocompatibility Testing and Ethical Dentistry The Importance of Biocompatibility Testing and Ethical Dentistry Modern dentistry is focused on providing patients with safe, reliable, and ethical care. A key component of achieving these goals is biocompatibility testing, which helps to ensure that dental materials and products are safe for use in humans. Biocompatibility […]
Fluoride: Helpful or Harmful?
FLUORIDE: HELPFUL OR HARMFUL? We all know that fluoride is added to many water supplies, we know it’s found in toothpaste, and we know that there are fluoride treatments happily provided by the local dentist. Proponents of fluoridation believe it helps to prevent tooth decay. But what exactly is fluoride? Fluoride is naturally occurring when […]
Five Common Dental Procedures that Could Impact Your Health
FIVE COMMON DENTAL PROCEDURES THAT COULD IMPACT YOUR HEALTH Some of the most common dental procedures that occur during routine dental visits can actually be harmful to your health. Here’s a shortlist of some of the most common dental procedures and materials and how they can impact your whole-body health: Root canal treatments Dental Implants […]
Are 6-Month Dental Cleanings Necessary?
Are 6-Month Dental Cleanings Necessary? After being in lockdown, masked, and in virtual isolation for almost two years, everyone wants to socialize again and most importantly smile, mask-free! Most people follow the standard recommendation of visiting the dentist twice a year to find out if they have any cavities and to get their teeth cleaned. […]
Heart Health Starts in Your Mouth
Heart Health Starts in Your Mouth Everyone knows that going for an annual checkup is good for your health. These checkups can provide you with information and discover potential health problems before they can develop into something serious. What has been the most overlooked area as to where many of these health problems actually start, […]
Is it Wise to Remove Wisdom Teeth?
IS IT WISE TO REMOVE WISDOM TEETH? Your third molars are commonly known as “wisdom teeth” and they generally erupt between the ages of 17 and 23. One of the most common practices amongst dentists is to remove wisdom teeth as soon as they start to come out, whether they are hurting the patient or […]
Getting to the Root of Your Root Canal
Get to the Root of Your Root Canal Perhaps your root canal is the root cause of your health problems. Have you ever gone to a dentist for a scheduled cleaning and the dentist says, “I’ve got bad news, you need a root canal!” Your first thoughts might be, I don’t see anything wrong, and […]
Is there a link between poor oral health and cancer?
Is there a link between poor oral health and cancer? Not so long ago, when a patient heard the word “cancer”, they immediately thought it would be an inevitable death sentence for them. Fortunately, there has been a tremendous amount of research that has been done in the past 20 years, that is exposing potential […]
How Often Should You Get Tested for Dental Biocompatibility?
How Often Should You Get Tested for Dental Biocompatibility? Biocompatibility testing is an indirect measurement of the reaction between serum proteins and the composition of various dental restorative materials. Dental restorative materials, just like prescription drugs, can have certain side effects or adverse reactions. Some of these reactions are of medical significance, and some are […]