You may have seen a TV commercial for a nail fungus treatment. To illustrate its presence, the fungus is portrayed by a nasty-looking cartoon character. The ‘creature’ is representative of living cells that decompose nutrients. Although it is a viewer-friendly way to think of nail fungus, fungi are actually ugly… Read More…

Could treating periodontal disease reduce medical costs and hospitalizations for pregnant patients and those with diabetes and heart disease? Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania recently conducted a study to determine if gum disease therapy could prevent or lessen some of the adverse effects associated with diabetes, coronary artery disease,… Read More…

Because the initial symptoms of periodontal (gum) disease are silent, the early stages of the disease can be perplexing since patients don’t feel anything is wrong. However, like most diseases that form in our bodies, we don’t feel or see anything when they first begin. This allows the disease to… Read More…

Bacteria in your mouth from poor oral hygiene is far more destructive than the cause of bad breath and cavities. According to researchers, the bacteria found in gum disease has been linked to brain tissue degeneration. Research has already found links between oral bacteria and heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis,… Read More…

The majority of New Year’s resolutions pertain to getting fit and improving one’s health. While many people are eating more salads and spending more time at the gym, there are significant ways to improve your overall health, all orally related. • Want to lower your risk for major health problems?… Read More…

The notion of “If nothing hurts, then nothing is wrong” is long gone when it comes to oral health. As the American population is becoming more aware, the bacteria in your mouth affects far more than causing cavities. Your 6-month dental hygiene exams and cleanings are designed to help minimize… Read More…

I recently stumbled across a Pinterest article on a whitening method for teeth. It consisted of mixing lemon juice and baking soda. I cringe when I hear of homemade concoctions such as this because they can cause severe damage to teeth and gums. Using an abrasive substance such as baking… Read More…

Although an estimated 75% of American adults have some level of dental anxiety, approximately 10% of the adult population are categorized as dental phobics. These are people who have such severe fears that the mere thoughts of going to the dentist is unnerving. Many dental phobics can’t even bring themselves… Read More…

I was recently reminded of when Jessica Simpson announced on an Ellen episode that she brushes her teeth “maybe three times a week.” Simpson said she uses Listerine and flosses everyday and uses “a shirt or something” to wipe her teeth. Claiming her breath is fresh, she feels her mouth… Read More…

Like most diseases that form in our bodies, periodontal (gum) disease begins silently. People who develop cancer or heart disease typically have no warning signs in the earliest stages of formation. The same is true for gum disease. By the time symptoms are obvious, such as gums that bleed when… Read More…