Archives by Tag 'Oral Health'
Dental Health Tips
Saturday, January 29, 2011
It doesn't matter if you are giving your 5-year old, your spouse, or your significant other a Valentine's Day kiss, no one wants to kiss or be kissed by anyone with bad oral hygiene. In fact, you should always keep your mouth healthy and attractive by brushing at least twice a day with toothpaste containing ...
Oral Health
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
A New Year's resolution is a great opportunity that many people use to establish some health goals for each year. Unfortunately, most of these goals are too lofty and completely overlook oral health. When you consider that many Americans have some form of gum disease, such as bleeding when brushing and flossing and don't do ...
Oral Health
Monday, January 24, 2011
Pretty much everyone knows that brushing at least once a day helps to keep teeth clean and healthy. But your hands wield more power over the condition of your oral health than you might realize, especially if they are holding a piece of dental floss as opposed to a doughnut late at night.
Proper oral hygiene ...
Dental Health Tips
Monday, March 1, 2010
Once the warm weather of spring arrives, many people get motivated and start their annual spring-cleaning ritual. This activity usually is focused on cleaning out closets; however, this year, why don't you try something new and use this same approach to your oral healthcare. Toss your old toothbrush in favor of a new one and ...
Bad Breath
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Women who are menopausal or post-menopausal may experience discomfort in the mouth, including pain and burning sensations in the gum tissue, altered taste and dry mouth. These changes are attributed to hormonal changes and can make a woman more susceptible to periodontal disease. Talk to your periodontist about any of these oral changes that you ...
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 ...
Pediatric Dentistry
Monday, February 8, 2010
February is National Children's Dental Health Month, an annual observance during which dental and medical professionals, educators, and parents focus efforts to improve the oral health of all children.
Tooth decay in children is a fast-growing problem in the United States posing serious health risks. It is the most chronic disease affecting American children. A ...
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 ...
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