Gum disease (gingivitis) that goes untreated can become periodontitis. When this happens, the infection that affected your gums causes loss in the bone that supports your teeth. Periodontitis is the main cause of tooth loss in adults. Forbes (3/17) contributor […]
Read Full ArticleSometimes our smiles need a little more care than the standard exam, cleaning, or occasional filling. Due to issues with your overall health, heredity, an accident, or some other reason, you may need to visit a dental specialist. Dental specialists […]
Read Full ArticleWhat is Fluoride? Fluoride is a natural mineral found throughout the Earth’s crust. Fluoride is also found in some food and water supplies. How does it work? Fluoride concentrates in the growing bones and developing teeth of children, helping to […]
Read Full ArticleWhen buying a toothbrush, look for the ADA seal. The American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance is the gold standard for toothbrushes. The toothbrush is 5,000 years old. In many different forms, that is. Ancient civilizations used a “chew […]
Read Full ArticleEnd Results of Vaping and Effects on Oral Health: By irresponsible marketing targeting the young population with fruity flavors and the idea that it is thought to be a safer alternative to cigarettes, vaping can be just as dangerous or […]
Read Full ArticleWhat makes it so bad for oral health? –The ingredients in E-liquid Propylene glycol The first danger of e-cigarettes is associated with the carrier product known as propylene glycol (PG). It can be found in various edible items, such as […]
Read Full ArticleHow Can Thumb Sucking Affect My Child’s Teeth? After permanent teeth come in, sucking may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and alignment of the teeth. It can also cause changes in the roof of the mouth. […]
Read Full ArticleWhat is ‘Vaping’ and what are the reasons for use? A new trend using e-cigarettes, also known as vaping, works by heating a liquid to generate an aerosol that the user inhales. The liquid in the e-cigarette, called e-liquid, is […]
Read Full ArticleThis is the time of year when kids are heading back to school and last minute appointments are being made. The best kind of checkup are cavity free checkups. Parents can help with this by instilling a good oral habit of […]
Read Full ArticleUSA Today (12/31, Oglesby) included flossing daily in a list of “small New Year’s resolutions with big payoffs.” The article added, “Though flossing’s role in health and hygiene was questioned in news articles in 2016, flossing remains ‘an essential part of […]
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