Archive for 'Oral Health' Category
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
Xerostomia (“xero” = dry, “stomia” = mouth) is a common condition 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, alcohol, and coffee ...
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 ...
Nutrition, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
The U.S. Surgeon General has stated emphatically that, “you can't be healthy without oral health.” Given this scientifically backed opinion, life-long good health requires a solid understanding and application of the basics in nutrition, diet, and exercise. With approximately 127 million overweight adults in the U.S., 60 million obese, and 9 million extremely obese, you ...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
Anytime you have a toothache, the first thing most people do is reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever. While this may provide some temporary relief, to discover the cause of your toothache and the right treatment, you will need to see a dentist. Your dentist will determine the exact cause of your pain. Specifically, ...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Thursday, February 4, 2010
At some point, many of us have suffered from canker sores, which should not be confused with cold sores or fever blisters. Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus (HSV1) and usually occur on or around the lips, but can occur inside the mouth on the gums, tongue and palate especially in an ...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Thursday, February 4, 2010
People who suffer from cold sores know how frustrating this irritating viral infection can be. Herpes Labialis, the medical term for a cold sore or fever blister, is caused by the virus Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) type 1. While this virus is similar to HSV II, the type that causes genital infections, HSV type 1 ...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Thursday, February 4, 2010
As with the rest of your body, stress can have a huge impact on your oral health. Whether you are bruxing (grinding) your teeth in your sleep or clenching your jaws every time your boss speaks, you may be causing excessive tooth wear, loosening your teeth, or getting painful joints (TMD—Temporomandibular Joint Disorder). However, the ...
Oral Health
Thursday, February 4, 2010
When this subject comes up for many of us, we hear our mother's voice in our head, “Eat your vegetables...no sugary snacks before dinner, it will spoil your appetite.” Well as it turns out, she was right! By eating sugars in the healthy form of fresh fruits and vegetables, you are taking an easy first ...
Oral Health
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Although dentists recommend low sugar intake in your diet, many people don't connect this request with drinking soda. Did you know that soda has a highly destructive effect on your tooth enamel and that diet sodas are often as bad if not worse? While diet sodas have less sugar, this benefit is offset by the ...
Oral Health, oral cancer
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Unless you live in a cave, you are aware of the dangers of smoking. But do you know how much tobacco use impacts your oral health? In addition to staining your teeth, causing bad breath, and increasing the build up of bacterial plaque, it affects your sense of smell and taste. It also greatly increases ...
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