Archive for 'Oral Health' Category
Oral Health
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Attention all men! It has come to our attention that you are less likely than women to take care of your overall health and seem even less concerned about the state of your oral health. You tend to put off visits to the dentist for long periods of time and make an appointment only ...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Thursday, February 18, 2010
While snoring maybe something we laugh about in the movies or on TV, in real life it can literally be life threatening. For some people, snoring can develop into Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a condition in which moments are experienced during sleep when breathing completely stops. When you consider that this may happen more than ...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Are you a loud, habitual snorer?
Has your sleeping partner ever witnessed you choking, gasping, or holding your breath during sleep?
Do you regularly feel un-refreshed, even after waking from 8 or more hours of sleep?
Do you find yourself falling asleep easily throughout your day at home or at work?
Do you often suffer from poor concentration or ...
Fun Dental Facts, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 20th century has produced numerous things that improve the overall health of Americans. Some of these you may know, while others may be a surprise when you first read them...but seem obvious once you think about it. For example, you might guess that fluoridation ...
Fun Dental Facts, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
Having the right amount of fluoride in your diet is vital for good oral health. We all typically purchase fluoridated toothpaste and most people are aware that it is added to public water systems as important public health measure so that you get it in your home directly from your faucets. However, did you know ...
Fun Dental Facts, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
Anytime the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues a statement saying that fluoride and fluoridation in dentistry is one of the 10 most important public health measures of the 20th century, you can rest assured there has been exhaustive evidence from years of research backing it up. However, discovering this fact initially was ...
Oral Health, Pregnancy
Friday, February 5, 2010
Every expectant mother knows that with the excitement of being pregnant comes a multitude of questions. However, when it comes to pregnancy and its relationship to oral health, well, many mothers are unaware of the questions they should be asking. They may not be aware of the link that exists between their oral health and ...
Fun Dental Facts, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
Are you one of those people who is known for always chewing gum—at home, work, everywhere? If so, you may have wondered if your habit is causing any long-term damage to your teeth and jaws. Based on what is currently known, there is no real evidence that chewing gum is bad for your jaws. However, ...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
Xerostomia (“xero” = dry, “stomia” = mouth) is one of the most common conditions that affects millions of people each year. And even though so many people deal with this issue, many don't understand why or what to do about it. Causes can range from the usual morning dry mouth to the effects of smoking, ...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
Though often confused with cold sores or fever blisters that are contagious, canker sores are not and are a problem that nearly everyone will deal with at some point in life. Here's the difference between these medical conditions. Cold sores and fever blisters are caused by the herpes virus (HSV1) and usually occur on or ...
