Even though adult cigarette consumption declined from 20.9% in 2005 to 18.1% in 2012, an estimated 42.1 million people in the US still smoke cigarettes. And while the government is working towards dissuading young smokers, nearly 250,000 teens and young adults will become daily … [Read more...]
Heart Health and Dental Disease
Your heart does more than beat faster when you see your loved ones; it pumps blood to all the different parts of your body. With such an integrated machine, it stands to reason that the health of your mouth can contribute to the health of your body. Recent studies have shown … [Read more...]
Nail Biting is a No-No
Biting your nails can cause more pain that just a hangnail. Regularly biting your nails can cause your teeth to move out-of-place. In addition, nail biting could potentially cause teeth to break or tooth enamel to splinter. People who bite their fingernails when stressed, chew … [Read more...]