One of the worst feelings you can experience is yearning for an ice cream cone on a hot day, but knowing it would cause more pain than pleasure! Tooth sensitivity is a common problem. It can be caused by hot or cold, sweet or sour food or drinks – and sometimes even by … [Read more...]
Floss! You’ll Help Prevent Periodontal Disease
‘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...]
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...]
Obesity and Oral Health
Today, many people are overweight. In fact, according to the CDC, 60.7 percent of New Jersey adults are overweight or obese. Not only is that bad for your body, it is bad for your oral health. Recent studies have suggested a link between obesity and periodontal … [Read more...]