We usually don’t ask ourselves if we brush our teeth correctly. As we do this every day, we believe we know how to do it appropriately. However, many people don’t really know how to brush their teeth and if you don’t do it correctly, you can damage both your gums and teeth. Before we discuss [...]
Eating even moderate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, typically found in foods such as salmon and other fatty fish, may help ward off gum disease, new research suggests. Researchers divided nearly 9,200 adults aged 20 and up participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 1999 and 2004 into three groups based on [...]
The toddler had 16 teeth. Despite his young age, four of the teeth were so decayed that they needed dental crowns. This toddler‘s parents didn’t realize how important baby teeth are, says Beverly Largent, DMD, the Paducah, Ky., dentist who cared for the child. Largent says she tells parents it’s crucial to care for baby [...]
Regular brushing and flossing remain your best protection against tooth decay and gum problems. But a tooth-friendly diet can also help keep your smile bright and your gums healthy. A balanced diet that provides adequate nutrition can help promote healthy teeth. Many nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium and others, are essential to oral [...]
Your mouth is more than just a pretty smile. It’s also a gateway to your overall health. Keeping that gateway clean may keep you healthier longer — and looking younger. “Just as white, straight teeth convey youth, a smile with crooked, discolored, worn, or missing teeth is associated with an aged look,” says Edmond Hewlett, [...]
Given all the chewing, crunching, biting, and gnashing they do, our teeth are surprisingly resilient. Still, everyday wear and tear and the natural aging process take a toll. Here’s what happens to teeth as we age — and what you can do to keep your teeth strong and sparkling for a lifetime. Preventing Acid Erosion [...]
Pregnancy is a very exciting and busy time. There are so many changes going on in your body and your mouth is no exception. Good oral hygiene is extremely important during pregnancy because the increase of hormone levels during pregnancy can cause dental problems to be intensified. One of the most common dental problems associated [...]
A lot of people have anxiety about going to the dentist. These facts can help put you on the right path to good oral health and avoid having dental problems in the future. 1. Dental Check Ups Include Oral Cancer Screenings When you go for your regular dental check up, your dentist and hygienist are [...]
Excess stress may give you a headache, a stomachache, or just a feeling of being “on edge.” But too much stress could also be doing a number on your mouth, teeth, gums, and overall health. The potential fallout from stress and anxiety that can affect your oral health includes: Mouth sores, including canker sores and [...]
About Oral Cancer The term oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and the pharynx, part of the throat. About two-thirds of oral cancers occur in the mouth and about one-third are found in the pharynx. Oral cancer will be diagnosed in an estimated 35,000 Americans this year and will cause approximately 7,500 deaths. Oral [...]
