Did you know that the medications you take could have a significant impact on your oral health? This includes over-the-counter medications as well as medications that are prescribed by your physician. That is because many medications cause chronic dry mouth or Xerostomia. Chronic dry mouth is a common side effect of many popular medications including
Periodontal (gum) disease is a progressive condition that is characterized by a chronic infection of the gums and supporting structures (bone and tissue) surrounding the teeth. If not treated properly, periodontal disease can cause serious dental health problems, including tooth loss. In fact, periodontal disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in
During the month of October, you see a lot of pink and you hear a lot about Breast Cancer. That is because October has been designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, that are two other types of cancer that are killing Americans: oral and pharyngeal cancer. In fact, according to statistics gathered and reported
Tooth decay is a serious dental health problem that can threaten the long-term health of your teeth. It is also one of the leading causes of tooth failure, tooth disease and even tooth loss. According to statistics provided by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NDICR), 92% of American adults between the ages
Aging is one of those undeniable facts of life. As soon as we are born, we start to age and that process continues throughout our lifetime. There is a popular saying among older Americans that goes like this, “getting older is better than the alternative”. While this is true, the aging process can present certain
Dental X-Rays are a very important component of a comprehensive, preventive dental health plan. They can be used to diagnose a variety of dental health problems including bite problems, tooth decay, bone loss, tumors, abscesses, impacted teeth and more. This important diagnostic tool is highly effective in detecting dental health problems that cannot be detected
Remember the wise old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” This statement is very true when it comes to your oral health. This is because we only get one set of permanent teeth and these teeth have to last us for a lifetime. This can be a challenge for many
Fall is here and that means the start of team sports such as football, lacrosse and baseball. Fall also means that basketball season is just around the corner. If you have children that participate in contact sports such as football, baseball, softball, basketball, lacrosse and others, it is really important to make sure that they
Have you ever chipped a tooth? If you have not ever chipped a tooth, you’re a lucky soul because having a chipped tooth is quite common and sometimes happens for no apparent reason. No one tries to chip their teeth, let’s face it a chipped tooth is not nice to look at, they can be
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