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The Dilemma of Back Teeth
Causes of Back Teeth Problems Anybody who brushes his or her teeth knows that the posterior teeth or the teeth furthest at the back of the mouth are more difficult to reach via tooth brushing or flossing. By design, your back teeth have grooves and ridges that enable you to chew your food. The problem … Read more
The Effects of Stress On Your Oral Health
Stress and Oral Health Stress has a lot of negative effects on a person’s health. It can raise your blood pressure, cause your skin to break out, and even take its toll on your...
Periodontal Disease and Health of the Heart
Causing the Link: Inflammation and Bacteria Research has revealed that if you have periodontal disease, you are almost twice as likely to have heart disease, and more so if you...
Oral Health and Kidney Disease: What You Should Know
Linking The Mouth and the Kidneys Growing in prevalence and associated with severe life-threatening complications, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is becoming a worldwide public...
The Dental Patient with Parkinson’s Disease
Chewing and Swallowing with Parkinson’s Disease About 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease or PD, that we know as a neurodegenerative disorder wherein brain...
Dental Concerns of the Diabetic Patient
Diabetics and The Dental Risks They Face Time and again, dental practitioners see diabetics coming in for consultation and treatment for any of the various issues that concern...
Dental Implants: Replacement for Missing Teeth
Are You an Ideal Candidate for Implants? Currently, many dentists and patients are embracing dental implants when fixed bridges and removable dentures used to be popular choices...
Keeping Regular Dental Appointments: A Good Habit
When is Your Next Dental Appointment? Something is always keeping you from making it, isn’t it? You think that since you’re into good oral hygiene – best choice toothbrush, paste...
What Food and Drinks Stain Teeth?
Mind What You Eat and Drink Some food and drinks leave stains behind – on your tongue, including your teeth. Your dentist can very well tell your eating habits and food...
Are Mouthwashes Really Beneficial?
Different Considerations for Mouthwashes Mouthwashes can either be for cosmetic or for therapeutic purposes; it depends on the composition of the product. Apparently, there are...