Research has shown that people who take psychiatric and anti-anxiety medications commonly experience the reduced ability to create saliva. Studies reveal that those on these medications have a rate of dental decay almost four times as high as normal. With the overwhelming incidence of gum disease in the U. S.,… Read More…
Several months ago, I ran into a friend I had not seen in over ten years. We chatted for several minutes before we both had to scurry off. However, every time I think of him now, all I can remember throughout our conversation was her bad breath! However, working in… Read More…
If you are an arthritis sufferer, you are twice as likely to develop periodontal (gum) disease. Findings published by the Journal of Periodontology stated patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) had an average tooth loss of 11.6 teeth compared to 6.7 teeth of other participants in the study. Periodontal disease is… Read More…
Saliva plays an important role in maintaining good oral health. A healthy adult normally produces about one-and-a-half liters of saliva daily, making it easy to talk, swallow, taste and digest food. A dry mouth irritates oral tissues, which can make them inflamed and more susceptible to infection. Decreased saliva flow… Read More…
We all love a vacation, but ‘relaxing’ from your daily oral care regimen could result in costly repairs down the road. Avoid taking ‘time off’ from your morning and evening oral hygiene routine so bacterial growth doesn’t require dental treatment as a result. Here are a few tips for your… Read More…
Certain medications, age, smoking or particular foods and beverages can contribute to a dry mouth. A dry mouth enables oral bacteria to ‘hang around’ and multiply. The longer it remains in your mouth, the more reproduce. This build up is the beginning of the sticky film that forms plaque. While… Read More…
No one wants to have bad breath. It is not only offensive to others, a ‘rotten’ breath odor reflects poorly on your oral (and even overall) hygiene commitment. Bad breath sends others a negative message about you. And once you subject them to it, others may permanently associate you with… Read More…
If passed, a smoking ban on North Carolina’s Wrightsville Beach will make it the first North Carolina beach with such a ban and joining South Carolina neighbors Atlantic Beach and Surfside Beach. Chances of passing seem favorable and may be signs of a trend to come. The first beach smoking… Read More…
About 25% of U.S. adults age 60 and older no longer have any natural teeth. Having missing teeth can affect nutrition, since people without teeth often prefer soft, easily chewed foods. Because dentures are not as efficient for chewing food as natural teeth, many denture wearers also choose soft foods… Read More…
In 2004, the Surgeon General concluded that there was sufficient scientific evidence to show a relationship between tobacco and periodontal (gum) disease. As research continued along these lines, exposure to secondhand smoke has been shown as an additional risk factor when it comes to the susceptibility of gum disease. A… Read More…
