Children love their sweets, but many choices can wreak havoc on their teeth. Sugary snacks like candy, cake and cookies can cause tooth decay. Sweet foods and snacks can contain many different kinds of sugar including sucrose, which is table sugar, and corn sweeteners or fructose. How Sugar Damages the Teeth Bacteria that live in […]
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Are Your Children Fooling You?
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and a great time to learn more about dental care for children. This year’s slogan is, “Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth for a healthy smile.” Sounds simple, but when it comes to children, it’s not always easy to make sure that they […]
Yes! You Can Prevent Bad Breath
Is your breath offensive to others? It might be – and you may not even be aware of it. Internal medical conditions can cause bad breath, also known as halitosis. These include diabetes, liver disease, respiratory tract infection, chronic bronchitis and even acid reflux. But most cases of bad breath come from an oral source […]
Can Oral Bacteria Cause Colon Cancer?
A bacteria called Fusobacterium Nucleatum is one of the most plentiful species found in the mouth. This bacteria is associated with the plaque that causes gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. Recently, scientists have found this damaging bacteria in up to 50% of all colon cancer tumors! In fact, colon cancer cells have concentrations […]
All About Wisdom Teeth
The last teeth to erupt in a person’s mouth are the wisdom teeth, or the third molars at the back of the mouth. There are usually 4 of these molars – 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom – and they arrive later in life, usually between ages 17 and 25. For that […]
Good Dental Care Is Very Important As We Age
As we get older, it’s even more important to take good care of our teeth and gums. In fact, a little preventive care can really go a long way! Senior citizens face some unique issues and it becomes more important than ever to brush twice daily, floss once a day and have a dental cleaning […]
Resolve To Take Care of Your Teeth in 2018
If you are like most Americans, you are making a New Year’s resolution – or two or three! – for 2018. Unfortunately, most of us slide pretty quickly on our resolutions. Here’s one resolution that makes sense, is achievable and fairly easy to accomplish: Taking better care of your teeth and gums! Here are our […]
Your Tongue Speaks: What Your Tongue Can Tell You About Your Health
Did you know that your tongue can give you important clues about your health? Aging, stress, infections and medication issues can all exhibit signs on your tongue. Read on for some changes to pay attention to if they appear on your tongue: Creamy white spots may be a fungal infection called thrush. Other lacy or […]
The Link Between Diabetes and Gum Disease
Those with diabetes have a higher risk of gum disease than those with healthier blood sugar levels. And it goes both ways – someone with a serious gum infection may have more difficulty in controlling blood sugar levels. It is essential for everyone, but especially individuals with gum disease, to take good care of their […]
Grinding Teeth Can Be Helped
If you suffer from a dull, constant headache, or have a sore jaw when you wake up, you may be grinding your teeth. Your loved one may also tell you that they can hear the grinding at night. Many people grind their teeth because of stress and anxiety. But this behavior can also come from […]