With so much emphasis on our physical appearance, probably everyone you know has jumped on the teeth-whitening bandwagon. While some choose at-home remedies, others opt for in-office treatments to avoid having to wait months for the final results. But when it comes to deciding which whitening treatment to use, it
Is dental health connected to liver cancer? A recent study by a research group at Queen’s University Belfast concluded that poor oral health can increase your chances of liver cancer by 75 percent. Although there is an alternative theory that poor eating habits coincide with poor oral health and, therefore,
People take for granted that their gums are there to hold their teeth in place and don’t think about them overly much. It is, after all, the teeth that matter. What they may not realize is if the gums are in bad shape, they won’t be able to hold the
Your teeth are vital because they help to build the contours of your face and make it easy to chew and digest food properly. When you consider all the pressure that they are under to perform and how long they have to last you, every possible step should be taken
What are cavities? Cavities are the result of bacterial colonies burrowing their way into your teeth. The bacterial release acids and turn your teeth into swiss cheese. It is difficult to see the development of a cavity, early on, because the bacterial colonies weaken the enamel at a microscopic level
As we get older, it’s natural for people to start losing their teeth. In fact, 25% of people over 65-year-old are missing all of their teeth. If you’re on the way, you might just allow it to happen. However, you can do something about it. Here are the reasons why
The simple fact is that nearly half of all adults over the age of 30 have some form of periodontitis according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Periodontitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the gum tissue. In the later stages, it causes deterioration of the
How To Maintain Your Dental Implants Dental implants can not only improve your appearance, but they also work to protect your gums, bone, and healthy teeth. They can prevent shifting teeth, bite collapse, and other dental problems that many people face. If you have dental implants, you want to take
The key to a good night’s sleep and good oral health is a balanced and comfortable bite and low stress. If you find yourself grinding your teeth a lot and feeling oral discomfort, this is called bruxism. Bruxism can lead to serious wear on healthy teeth that are otherwise well
