While considered a common – but extremely unpleasant – medical condition, gum disease has now been directly linked to a group of health problems seemingly unrelated to the oral health. In most instances, ensuring good oral health hygiene on a daily basis aids in the prevention of gum disease; however, if the disease does develop,… Read More…
Oral Health
Questions You Should Ask Your Dentist About Oral Health
Achieving and maintaining optimal oral health involves more than just flossing, brushing, and using mouth wash. For the complete care of your teeth and surrounding structures, you must visit a dentist at least once every six months. During your dental checkup, aside from having whatever your teeth need done, it would be a great opportunity… Read More…
Dentist’s Inexperience and Your Oral Health – A Risky Combination That Could Result in Many Dental Complications
Dental health issues and the versatility of the treatments available to treat those problems have increased dramatically in the past few years. This stems from advancements in the dental field, expanding knowledge, and technological advancements. Just as the dental problems and treatments have increased, the complications have also increased – especially when those issues are… Read More…
Poison or Penny-saver: Water Fluoridation
A big discussion throughout the nation and specifically in our backyard is fluoride. Should it be in the water? Should it not? With three-fourths of the country drinking water with fluoride added in, Wichita has voted to reject adding fluoride to the local water in 1964, 1978, and in 2012 with a 59% “no” vote… Read More…
The Psychological and Social Impact Associated with Missing Teeth
If you are reading this, it means that you either have a loose tooth that is likely about to fall out or you have at least one tooth that is already missing. Either or, you are probably already feeling the effects of the situation. It is likely that you are scared, angry, and frustrated with… Read More…
10 Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
The teeth are considered to be among the strongest components of the body; however, after a lifetime of consuming natural and synthetic sugars, crunching on hard substances, consuming a variety of beverages, missed dental cleanings, and other dental-related activities, chips, breakages, and loss may occur as a result of damaged tooth enamel, pressure, tooth decay,… Read More…
New Year Resolutions That Will Improve Your Dental Health
Your dental health is a critical component to your overall health and wellness. The New Year is a wonderful time to create and stick to resolutions that are designed to make you feel better and look better. Why not establish a few resolutions that will ensure optimal oral health? Taking care of all components of… Read More…
7 Conditions of the Mouth That Everyone Should Know About
According to professionals, there are several conditions that may detrimentally impact your oral health. It is a known fact that the mouth is considered to be one of the most critical components of your body. A problem that affects this region of the body can result in difficulties in eating, drinking, speaking, and even smiling…. Read More…
The Detriment of Diabetes on Dental Health
Diabetics have excessive amounts of glucose in their blood. As a result, it is common for the diagnosed to experience varying degrees of pain in the mouth, oral infections, and similar other complications that negatively impact the teeth, the gums, the soft tissues in the mouth, as well as the jaws. The glucose within the… Read More…
Serious Health Problems That Can Stem from Poor Oral Health
We all want a friendly, white, and bright smile. Having perfect teeth and gorgeous gums makes this goal easier to accomplish; however, the overall effect and impact of your oral health far exceeds the appearance of your smile. Optimal oral hygiene has been proven to assist in preventing serious health issues. Due to the fact… Read More…