This week begins with Beth describing how important routine oral care is.
"Poor hygiene health can increase the risk for heart attack and stroke. The bacteria from gum inflammation and periodontal disease can enter your bloodstream and travel to arteries in the heart. This causes plaque to develop on the inner walls of arteries allowing them to thicken and decrease, or ...
Dentist have known for a long time that oral health is inexorably linked to overall health and wellness but other medical health professionals have been slow to include oral health into their regular exams. According to an article on medicalnewstoday.com, The Interprofessional Oral Health Grant Team is stepping into this gap in oral care and is looking to put ...
The mouth is the most injured area of the body during contact sports. That is why some sports require a mouth guard, and mouth guards are recommended for many others. Here is a quick look at your options for a mouth guard with some plusses and minuses.
There are three types of mouth guards from which to choose from:
Periodontal [gum] disease will afflict 3 out of 4 adults after age 35, and it’s their major cause of tooth loss. Periodontal disease is the inflammation and infection of the supporting soft and hard tissue surrounding the teeth. In the early stages, it’s called gingivitis which is characterized by redness, ...
Do you floss and brush every day but still seem to have new cavities every time you go to the dentist? A dry mouth may part of your problem. You probably never really associated dry mouth with cavities. However, a new study shows that saliva can play a very important role in carries prevention. Improving your saliva production is a ...
Cutting sugar is a common goal for people with diabetes or those who want to lose weight, but it is equally important to people who want to have healthy teeth.
Sugar itself is not bad for your teeth. However, bacteria in your mouth eat the sugar and create acid. This acid combines with your saliva and creates ...
Christmas time is the time for family, and sugary goodies! But while all of the cookies, pies and candy tastes heavenly, it is more akin to a Christmas nightmare for your teeth.
Sugar feeds the bacteria in your mouth that cause calculus, cavities, and gum disease. After you eat, your teeth can remain under attack for up to an hour. ...
Going to the dentist for regular cleanings will help prevent periodontal disease (aka gum disease), remove plaque buildup and help avoid cavities. However, the most important tool in fighting oral disease is the humble toothbrush. Brushing your teeth can help save you thousands of dollars in expensive restorative dental care. However, if you use the wrong toothbrush, you can do ...
Anyone who plays sports–whether child, adult, man or woman–should consider wearing a mouth guard. A split lip will heal over time, but a split tooth never heals, and if it’s an adult tooth, then you’re really in trouble.
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Does your child participate in youth sports? If so, their oral health is at risk without the use of a mouthguard! According to the American Dental Association, 10-20% of all sports related injuries are maxillofacial injuries.
The advantages of using a mouthguard during sports are tremendous. Mouthguards are essential for both contact and non-contact sports. They can reduce the risk of ...
A mouth guard is a flexible plastic appliance that is worn during recreational and athletic activities to protect the teeth from trauma or loss and to prevent jaw fractures, neck injuries and concussions. It ...
I am so blessed to have such a wonderful mother!! She has always been my biggest cheerleader. She has such a big heart. Growing up (and still to this day) she has always ...
I couldn’t ask for a better mother. She always encourages me, stepped back and let me learn from my mistakes, gave advice, set ...
There are no words that can do you my mother any justice. She always believed in me when no one else would and she continues to be there for me in
Most people say that they don’t want to grow up to be like their mothers but I have always wanted to be just like my mom! My mom is the best mother,
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LANAP
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