Tooth decay and gum disease are the most prevalent dental diseases amongst both children and adults. They are also two of the most easily prevented diseases. Tooth decay starts with the erosion of your tooth enamel and leads to holes in your teeth, called cavities. If left untreated, these cavities worsen and the entire tooth… Read more »
Category: Gum Disease
Happy New Year
The New Year brings a fresh start and new beginnings. Did you make a New Year’s resolution? The top two resolutions for 2014 were lose weight and get organized. How many times do New Year’s resolutions include a person’s dental health? It probably wouldn’t be a stretch to say never, but with the connection between… Read more »
Quiz: Recognizing the Symptoms of Gum Disease
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, affects millions of adults in the United States. This widespread dental disease can hurt both the health and appearance of your smile. In fact, periodontitis (advanced gum disease) can actually lead to adult tooth loss. However, with the right information, you can take steps to avoid this issue… Read more »
The Great Battle Against Gum Disease
Much scientific research has been done on the connection between oral and overall health. In particular, gum disease and heart health are oft thought to be interconnected. Can oral bacteria enter the blood stream through the mouth? If so, can it reach your heart? Studies will certainly need to continue abounding to acquire definitive answers,… Read more »
Why Tooth Extraction?
As a child losing a tooth was a time for celebration. If you kept it and put it under your pillow at night, the Tooth Fairy might come and leave some extra cash for your next ice cream cone or candy bar. Ironic isn’t it? As an adult losing a tooth is not the ideal… Read more »
The Merry Month Of May And Bad Breath
If you’ve seen the movie Camelot, you may remember the celebration of May Day–May 1st. Although we are past May Day, the month of May used to be synonymous with dating and romance. You might wonder how they kept their breath fresh back in medieval times. The fact is, although they probably didn’t know exactly… Read more »