May: High Blood Pressure Education Month
May 23, 2013
What if the 16 million diagnosed high blood pressure patients after a stroke, a heart attack or kidney failure could talk to their younger selves?
Convincing Proof of Connections Between Oral & Systemic Health
May 9, 2013
There was a lot of research done in the last two decades with the goal of finding out if and how a person’s oral health
ADA’s Recommendations for Maintaining Good Oral Hygiene
February 19, 2013
According to the ADA, there are certain things that one must do to maintain good oral hygiene. Firstly, it is necessary to replace your toothbrush
Startling Truth about the Oral-Systemic Connection
February 7, 2013
There are three inherent dangers when it comes to oral disease and a person’s health. The connection is called the oral-systemic connection. First off bacteria
Health Assessment Using Health Risk Assessment Calculator
January 25, 2013
Good health allows us to live long, fulfilling lives. To make staying healthy a priority and to avoid developing non-communicable diseases, try out the Health
Paying the Price of Gum Disease
January 14, 2013
Gum disease is a serious health threat and the symptoms of bleeding and tender gums should not be ignored. By not treating this health problem,
Dental Anxiety
October 22, 2012
Do you ever get nervous just thinking about going to the dentist? With dentistry’s many advances, diagnosis and treatment is more sophisticated and comfortable than
Do You Have Sensitive Teeth?
September 21, 2012
Is a taste of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee sometimes a painful experience for you? Does brushing or flossing make you wince
Worried that conditions in your mouth may be impacting your general health?
August 4, 2012
It is good to be aware that problems in your mouth may be impacting your general health. If you are concerned that conditions in or
PLAQUE
July 28, 2012
Your teeth are covered with a sticky film called plaque that can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease. Plaque contains bacteria, which following a
What can I do at home to protect my oral health?
July 8, 2012
Periodontal disease and tooth decay are diseases of bacterial origin. Meticulous oral hygiene and using antibacterial rinses and solutions are ‘things’ you can and should
BOTTLED WATER
June 29, 2012
For six decades, the American Dental Association has continuously endorsed the fluoridation of community water supplies and the use of fluoride-containing products as safe and