When used frequently—particularly by those 65 years of age an up—certain prescription and over-the-counter meds, and vitamins and minerals, too, can negatively affect oral health. The National Institutes of Health … read more

“There’s no tar. So, it’s better for my lungs.” “At least I don’t smell like cigarette smoke.” “If you don’t buy off-brand cartridges, you’ll be OK.” “Overall, I’m taking in … read more

As obesity rates in North America and the rest of the world continue to rise over the past 20 years, more focus has been put on obesity-related medical issues like … read more

Oral health is a culmination of many things that involve specialists along with dental professionals. Usually, issues with teeth include more than dentistry alone, sometimes there are orthodontic or jaw … read more

The good news is human papillomavirus (HPV) typically goes away. The bad news HPV is and STD that can cause a lot of other problems before it ever does. Here’s … read more

Although maintaining your dental health should be part of your daily routine, there are certain events in life that make your mouth, teeth, and gums more vulnerable. All the parts … read more

Patient: “I brush my tongue with my toothbrush when I brush my teeth.” Dentist: “That’s fine, but you may only be packing the bacteria deeper into your tongue.” Patient: “Oh?” … read more