Does your household have a survival kit in the case of an emergency? Whether it’s a snow storm, hurricane or some other situation where you lose power or can’t get … read more
Receding Gums? Try These Home Remedies
Do you have receding gums? There are various reasons why gums recede, and this condition may put you at greater risk for bacteria buildup, which can lead to gum disease … read more
A Germ Might Link Gum Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Doctors have noticed for some time now that many patients suffering from painful joints due to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also exhibit signs of gum disease. Researchers have previously found that … read more
Learn About Pulp Diseases
You often hear about how important it is to keep your teeth and gums clean, but do you know about pulp disease? The pulp area of your teeth is the … read more
How Are Missing Teeth Related to Alzheimer’s Disease?
The latest statistics from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America finds that an estimated 5.1 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. The chance of developing this debilitating disease doubles every five … read more
Attention Women: Healthy Gums May Be Tied to Longer Lives
Ladies, there’s now another reason to brush and floss regularly. In addition to maintaining a beautiful smile and avoiding painful (and potentially costly) dental problems, your periodontal health may be … read more
Is There a Link Between Genetic Defects in Tooth Enamel and Tooth Decay?
Are you the type of person who always brushes and flosses carefully, yet you regularly have problems with your teeth? It might not be your fault, but the fault of … read more
Have You Just Gotten a Filling? Here Are Some Eating/Chewing Tips
You may think that once you have that cavity in your tooth filled, all the discomfort and pain will be instantly gone. However, that might not be entirely the case. … read more
What Are Composite Fillings, and Why Are They Used?
Dental fillings have come a long way over the years. Traditional dental amalgams, which are mixtures of silver, mercury, copper and tin, have given way to composite filling, which are … read more
7 Symptoms of Gum Disease
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) nearly half of American adults (47.2 percent) aged 30 and older have periodontal disease, otherwise known as gum disease. For adults 65 … read more
