Tooth Pain Means Infection…but Where? With the oncoming season for cold and flu, it’s important to know how to identify tooth pain by distinguishing between gum or tooth infection vs. sinus infection. Types of Pain from Sinus or Tooth Infection Tooth pain can be caused by a sinus infection or from an infection in the…
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Tobacco Use and Oral Health
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Your Dental and Overall Health Up in Smoke! Years ago, it was fashionable to smoke. How times have changed! In today’s world, whether it’s cigarettes, a pipe or cigar, you are banned from almost any social environment if you smoke. Even your teeth will retaliate! The Risks to Your Dental Health from Smoking Smoking affects…
What is Cosmetic, Sedation and Adult Dentistry?
Why a Specialist in Cosmetic, Sedation and Adult Dentistry is Important to You Adult dentistry is the practice of treating unique dental conditions experienced by mature adults. A dentist that specializes in adult dentistry is more than a general dentist. Although he or she can perform general dentistry, the specialization in adult dentistry means that…
The Connection between Hormones and Oral Health in Women
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Hormonal Imbalance can affect Oral Health in Women In a recent article, it is believed that hormonal imbalance happens at five major stages in a woman’s life. These changes are believed to have a direct adverse effect on women’s oral health. How can Oral Health in Women be affected by Hormonal Imbalance? Whether it’s puberty,…
Your Teeth are Healthy but You Don’t Like The Way They Look
Have Healthy Teeth but don’t Like the Look? That may not sound right, but just think about it. Many of us, as we get older, have a healthy body but don’t like the way it looks. Some of us choose to make cosmetic adjustments to those body parts we don’t particularly like. So, why not…
New Implant Dentistry Technique Dims the Stigma of Age for Denture Wearers
New Denture Technology for Any Age When people hear the word ‘Dentures’, they generally think of an older age group. In the 21st century, this is no longer the case. Implant dentures are for anyone who has experienced major tooth loss, for whatever reason, and for those who need to restore and reshape their jaw…
Physical Fitness is good for Teeth and Gums Too!
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What’s good for General Health is good for Teeth and Gums Physical exercise affects our muscles, heart, lungs and teeth and gums. When you are going to work out, don’t forget that your mouth is also connected to your body for the all around benefits of regular exercise. Increase Physical Activity to Reduce Periodontitus A…
Vitamins for Healthy Teeth and Gums
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Teeth and Gums Need More than Good Hygiene Although good oral hygiene is necessary for healthy teeth and gums, what you eat and the vitamins supplied by your foods are equally as important for maintaining good oral health. Unfortunately, many times our diets do not provide the nutrients and vitamins necessary for maintaining healthy teeth and…
Diabetes and Gum Disease
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Diabetes Increases Susceptibility to Infection According to a clinical study by Diabetes Journals, diabetes is an important risk factor in progressive periodontitis infections, commonly referred to as gum disease. The infection, or lesions, can cause severe deterioration resulting in the destruction of supporting bone and tissue that surround and support the teeth. The Connection between Diabetes…
Should You Consider Replacing Your Silver Fillings?
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The Debate over Silver Fillings for Cavities If you’re a baby-boomer, there’s no doubt you have silver fillings in some of your teeth. According to USA Today, silver fillings, also known as amalgam fillings, contain mercury and some have suggested replacing silver fillings with composite fillings. The USA Today article states that both the ADA…
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