From The Mayo Clinic To Your Mouth To The Healthiest Decade Yet
This new decade that we are just stepping into could be devoted to seeing more clearly. Since 20/20 vision is good, normal vision, it makes sense. But, I would like […]
May Your Mouth Be Healthy And Bright
Happy New Year! Here we go again, on another 365-day ride around the sun! This year we are also on the threshold of a brand-new decade as well. Most of […]
Your Life-Threatening Disease Could Be The Result Of A Dirty Mouth
Let me be clear. I’m not talking about the kind of dirty mouth one refers to when someone curses or uses dirty words. You could curse like a sailor and […]
93% Of People Who Have Diabetes Also Have Periodontal Disease
93% is a pretty profound number considering the decades that have gone by without someone taking notice of the correlation between periodontal disease and diabetes. Fortunately, we have come to […]
New Study On The Effects Of Teeth Whitening Products
From ground pumice stone to urine to acid, teeth whitening methods have been around for centuries. But the latest craze of teeth whitening strips using hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching […]
Alzheimer’s Disease, Oral Health And Fear Of The Dentist
November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. As a dentist and oral surgeon who studies the link between oral health and many of the most feared diseases, I now turn my […]
Periodontal Disease Increases The Body’s Burden Of Inflammation
Medical researchers and scientists are looking more closely to discover if there is a solid cause/effect relationship between periodontal disease and other diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. […]
A Fear Of Going To The Dentist Can Lead To Many Frightening Diseases
October is the month when Americans look forward to the very last day of the month. On this day children of every age (read adults) love to dress up as […]
An Oral Health Guide In Anticipation Of Halloween
As we move away from summer and into the fall season, thoughts of Halloween start to play in the minds of children and parents across the country. As the first […]
Something To Chew On Requires Something To Chew With
Teeth and good oral hygiene are more integral to overall health than most people know. We smile easily and eat effortlessly when teeth are healthy and bright. However, if for […]