Spring is here! Are you sniffing, sneezing and wheezing yet? According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), One in five Americans has allergies and it’s the fifth most common chronic disease in children. Spring allergies start with the budding and release of … [Read more...]
Oral Health Implications of Stress
It’s well documented that stress can have an effect on your overall health, but did you know your oral health might also be at risk? Stress can lead to jaw clenching and/or teeth-grinding at night. Grinding teeth – also called bruxism – can make teeth more sensitive and affect … [Read more...]
Oral Allergies: What You Need to Know
Grab the tissues – it’s pollen time! You’ve probably been the victim of itchy eyes, but does your mouth get itchy too? If so, you may have oral allergy syndrome. Oral allergies happen when your body’s immune system reacts to proteins in fruits or vegetables that are similar to … [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...]
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