Diabetes is a pervasive problem in America, a cultural epidemic with wide-ranging and potentially severe consequences. According to the 2011 National Diabetes Factsheet, 25.8 million people or 8.3 percent of the U.S. population has diabetes at an estimated annual total cost of … [Read more...]
Stop Smoking to Save Your Life
Smoking is habit that many people fall into. A puff here to look cool, a drag there to relax and before you know it, you crave a cigarette morning, noon and night. If you are a smoker, take out one of your cigarettes and break it in half. You just saved 11 minutes of your … [Read more...]
Obesity and Oral Health – The Surprising Connection
As the United States continues to face the unprecedented growth of obesity in our population, we are learning more about the negative effects it can have on the body. What is surprising is the effects obesity can have on your mouth, too! Recent studies have suggested a link … [Read more...]
Older Adults: 3 Oral Health Issues to Look Out For
Age is just a number. I’m sure you've heard this old saying before, but is it true? Whether you’re 6 or 60, oral health problems plague us all. Surprisingly, the #1 oral health issue of both young children and seniors is the same. Here are three common problems seniors encounter … [Read more...]