Oral piercings have become largely famous among many age groups over the recent years. Women, men of older ages as well as teenagers are increasingly becoming drawn towards getting their tongue and other areas of their mouth pierced. Although they look very trendy according to many, oral piercings c…Read More
Medications, both, prescription medications and over-the-counter medications can affect your oral health in multiple ways. Many of us are unaware about the effects of medications on teeth and gums. Today, nearly all people aged 50 and above take one or more prescription drugs on a daily basis. There…Read More
We often hear that there is a big connection between heart health and dental health, including gum health. It has also been found that people with cardiovascular disease have or have had poor oral and dental health. How is the heart connected to your teeth and gums and can dental problems cause hear…Read More
Being on your toes all day at work or home takes a toll on your overall physical, mental and emotional health. As a professional, you may be caught up everything including commute which involves driving long distances in traffic or being at work long hours during which you do not get time to eat on …Read More
Whether you are in an emergency dental situation because of a broken tooth or a toothache that does not stop, a dental emergency most often comes with tremendous amount of pain. Most dental emergencies are not as life threatening as other physical emergencies but the severity of pain along with the …Read More
So, you go in with tooth pain and your dentist gives you the news you always dread about - “I can’t save that one, you have to get it extracted.” Although both procedures can be painful, an extraction is more invasive and is an oral surgery that an oral surgeon performs while a root canal proc…Read More
Long gone are the days when we looked for healthy food options just for weight loss or for keeping blood sugar levels and cholesterol in check. Today we look for best diets to address multiple health problems including digestive, hormonal, weight gain and for healing other conditions. Doctors, denti…Read More
Do I really need to floss? Is a question our dentists and dental hygienists get asked often. Many patients wonder or hope that brushing alone will be enough to keep their mouth, gums, and teeth healthy; however, it really isn't enough. The hard truth is that yes, you do really need to floss daily. F…Read More
Periodontitis, also known as gum disease, is a big problem in seniors. Gum disease takes years to develop, so older individuals are more likely to experience problems with gum disease than younger people. What Is Periodontitis/Gum Disease? Gum disease, is an infection of the gums that starts out as …Read More
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is embarrassing and can create awkward social situation. But do you know what causes bad breath? Understanding what causes bad breath can help you prevent it and the embarrassment that accompanies it. What Causes Bad Breath? Food Certain foods are smelly and give…Read More
