Tips for helping your child stop thumb sucking Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for children. Sucking on thumbs, fingers, pacifiers, or other objects may make babies feel secure and happy and help them learn about their world. Young children may also suck to soothe themselves and help them fall asleep. However, after the […]
Older Adults and Oral Care Older adults have about the same dental issues as younger adults. There are, however, a few differences. Older adults are more prone to missing teeth as well as gum disease, broken fillings and tooth decay on the roots of teeth. Some have trouble holding a toothbrush which leads to teeth […]
Obesity and Periodontal (Gum) Disease In the medical profession obesity is considered a chronic disease. The younger generation of our nation is becoming increasingly obese and this is mostly due to poor nutrition and eating habits. Research has shown that obesity is linked to arthritis, respiratory problems, diabetes, and even colon cancer. There is research […]
Got Bad Breath? Here Are Some Quick Tips For Clean Breath! Most of us sometimes don’t realize how bad our breath can be until we get the strange looks from colleagues, friends, and even strangers. That’s when you know it’s time to take action! Fortunately, there are some things you can do to limit bad […]
Your Toothbrush’s Hidden Secrets It’s time for your trusty toothbrush to go. Researchers at England’s University of Manchester found that a toothbrush harbors more than 100 million bacteria including E. Coli, which cause diarrhea and staphylococci that cause skin disease. These bacteria are actually from the plague in your mouth that gets transfer to your […]
Men: Want a Better Smile? Begin by Going to a Dentist! A long time ago men hardly ever went to the dentist. There were many reasons or excuses for this including they didn’t need to see one or that they didn’t have enough time to wait for a dental visit. Even worse, since many men […]
Methamphetamines Effect on the Mouth Methamphetamines (also known as meth) addiction has become a devastating and wild spread problem especially in the Northeast Region. Meth clinic and treatment centers have seen a rise in addicts needing help. While there is a far more devastating effect of meth to it’s users like death, the affect that […]
Diabetes and Your Oral Health Maintaining good oral hygiene pays off for everyone that does it, even more so for people experiencing medical issues like diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose, a form of sugar, in the blood. Having […]
Back to school? Make sure to impress with pearly white teeth! Stained teeth can hurt a great smile. But, you can try and prevent that from happening by monitoring what you eat and drink. Some foods and drinks stain teeth; others can help keep your smile bright. Here are some tips on how to keep […]
What Dentists Can Tell About Your Health Just By Looking In Your Mouth It’s interesting to note that your dentist is able to get clues to your overall health simply by examining your mouth. Not only can they tell if you have oral cancer but they are able to get hints of pregnancy, anemia, stress, […]