As another year is winding down, many Americans are already contemplating their 2016 New Year’s resolutions. For those who are cigarette smokers, kicking the habit is a common resolution, for many reasons. Tobacco contains chemicals that are known to be harmful to the body. Smokers decrease life expectancy by 10–15… Read More…

At times, we all wonder, “Do I have bad breath?” This may be in close conversations with friends or co-workers after a morning of coffee. Or, you may suspect a lingering scent after a tuna sandwich lunch. Occasional breath odors, though unwanted, are not unusual. However, this doesn’t make them… Read More…

Biology 101 taught us that accumulated bacteria could lead to an infection. Plus, it’s pretty obvious when it occurs. We all see a cut or skinned area become red with slight swelling as the body recruits white blood cells to the rescue. These cells are our body’s defense mechanism to… Read More…

For those who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), managing a thorough oral hygiene routine at home can be challenging. But, for RA patients, it’s especially important. Research has found that RA sufferers are more likely to have periodontal (gum) disease, which is the nation’s leading cause of adult tooth loss. Symptoms… Read More…

When a patient comes in because of a tooth ache, it’s most likely due to a cavity. However, in a number of cases, we find that other reasons are creating an ache that is not always INSIDE the tooth. It’s not unusual for the first sign of gingivitis to be… Read More…

Diabetics face a number of challenges every day, along with greater health risks. People with diabetes are aware that the disease can damage the kidneys, eyes, heart and nerves. Yet, many do not know they have a  higher risk for periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is an infection that attacks… Read More…

Dental Implants are nothing new, having first ‘formally’ emerged in the 1950’s. Over the past few decades, they have been perfected to provide a dependable tooth replacement system. There are now many types of Dental Implants, designed to accommodate various needs and preferences. While Dental Implants are designed to last… Read More…

Because of the devastating statistics associated with oral cancer, any sore or unusual spot in the mouth should be monitored carefully. However, some sores that occur inside the mouth may be canker sores. (A sore outside the mouth, such as bordering the lips, is typically a ‘cold sore’). A canker… Read More…

There are a number of studies that suggest that oral health and gum disease are related to serious conditions like heart disease. Although the precise link between periodontal (gum) disease and heart disease hasn’t been pinpointed, there is strong evidence that the two have a connection. According to the American… Read More…

While your six-month cleanings and exams remove plaque and tartar, many people fail to have an effective routine at home. When a thorough regimen of oral hygiene at home twice daily is not followed, the potential to develop early stage gum disease increases greatly. This can result in symptoms of… Read More…