Cannabis may harm your oral health. However, how this happens is far from clear. The increasing legalization of Cannabis will allow for greater future data collection, which will shed further light on just what the oral health effects of cannabis may be. For the time being, much speculation about its effects is based upon observations […]
How deep are your periodontal pockets? How bad is your gum disease? These are good questions, because periodontal pockets are key indicators of periodontitis. Periodontitis literally means inflammation of the socket surrounding the tooth. It’s a stage of gum disease that has advanced beyond the milder gingivitis. Caused by the build-up of bacterial plaque and […]
Choosing the right toothpaste will play a key role in your daily oral hygiene. While most have the same general components for cleaning your teeth, others are specially formulated to address additional concerns. With so many different types available, choosing the right toothpaste can become quite a challenging task. Keep the following distinctions in mind […]
Drinking water improves oral health, as well as overall health. Everyone knows how important it is to drink lots of water. Our bodies are over 60% water, so drinking copious amounts of water keeps cells, organs, and skin well hydrated. This in turn enables us to get rid of waste, fight infection, lose weight, and […]
If your fear of the dentist has kept you from making appointments, there’s no time like the present to get over your dental anxieties. You’re not the only one. Upwards of 80% of U.S. adults have dental anxiety, while between 9 to 20% of Americans simply avoid going to the dentist at all. Unfortunately, this […]
Have you been wondering about the main benefits of Interdental brushes? Interdental cleaning is required to ensure optimal oral hygiene. Cleaning between teeth finishes the job your toothbrush started, because it can only really reach three out the five tooth surfaces that need cleaning. For cleaning between teeth, many reach for interdental brushes, so just […]
If your smile has begun to dim, try to naturally whiten your teeth at home. Over time, multiple factors can combine to make teeth take on a yellow cast. Certain foods and beverages can also cause staining on the outer layers of your teeth. Aging is often accompanied by erosion of this outer tooth layer, […]
If you’re not careful with your oral hygiene, dental grills can harm your oral health. Also known as “grillz” or ‘’fronts”, grills are decorative covers made of gold, silver, and gems that cover one or more teeth. They were developed by hip hop artists in the 1980’s and since have become a popular form of […]
Teeth grinding is more than a minor bother or annoyance for those who may hear it. It can actually threaten your oral health. Known also as bruxism, teeth grinding is the involuntary clenching or grinding of teeth while you are asleep. If you find that you often wake with jaw soreness or headaches, it may […]
Heart Disease is one of the leading causes of death In the U.S. Increasingly, studies have shown a connection between heart disease and gum disease. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, entails inflammation and infection of gum tissues and bone that keep your teeth in place. It’s called gingivitis in its early stages […]
Oral hygiene is integral to overall well-being. Regular, commercial mouthwashes can help improve your oral hygiene by assisting your body combat gum disease, reduce bad breath, and prevent tooth decay. However, natural mouthwashes are better. Commercial mouthwashes often do harm because they kill good bacteria along with the bad. This upsets your mouth’s ecosystem and […]
There is a definite connection between oral health and overall health. Your oral health impacts your overall health in numerous ways. The mouth is filled with millions of mostly harmless bacteria. It is a major entry point to the rest of your body, so if oral hygiene falters, bacteria could easily spread. Not only […]