‘Fess up. You don’t floss often. And that makes you at high risk for periodontal – or gum – disease. We all have bacteria in our mouths that can grow and irritate our teeth and gums. Bacteria can eat away at the enamel of our teeth, causing cavities. It also can attack our … [Read more...]
Binge Drinking Harms Oral Health
After being glorified on shows like Jersey Shore, binge drinking is no longer as taboo as it once was. And while MTV and social media might make drinking to the extreme look fun, we want to remind you that alcohol abuse can be extremely harmful to oral health. April is Oral … [Read more...]
Beware of Oral Cancer
Unfortunately, oral cancer has been labeled over the years as a disease of tobacco users. While a large percentage of oral cancers are the result of tobacco use, there are other risk factors that can increase your chance of being diagnosed. Oral cancer affects the mouth, … [Read more...]
National Diabetes Alert Day: Pre-diabetes and Gum Disease
Many people are aware of the connection between diabetes and oral health, but did you know that oral health complications of diabetes begin with pre-diabetes? Almost all those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have pre-diabetes prior to diagnosis. Symptoms of pre-diabetes are … [Read more...]
7 Reasons to Quit Smoking
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...]