We all know dental health is important to our overall health as adults, but what about children?

Oral health is also very important in children and starting healthy habits at an early age can make all the difference!

Following simple dental hygiene tips can help keep your mouth protected from some serious dental health issues. Gum disease does not happen overnight. Gingivitis occurs during the early stages of periodontal (gum) disease when plaque gets underneath the gum line and becomes tartar, causing your gums to become inflamed. Luckily, protecting your mouth from gingivitis […]

If you suffer from type 2 diabetes, caring for your teeth may be able to help your blood glucose level   Around 30 million people in the United States live with diabetes, and type 2 diabetes makes up the vast majority of these cases. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that causes your cells not […]

A 10-year study has found that two types of bacteria that are present in individuals with gum disease can increase the chances of being affected by esophageal cancer. Home The study found that one of the bacteria, in particular, Tannerella forsythia, may increase the chances of this kind of cancer by 21%. The Importance of […]

Do you floss your teeth at least once a day? You should, and here’s the reason why: Flossing each day helps remove the food particles and germs that support foul breath. That makes flossing one of the best approaches to avoid and stop bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, is actually much more frequent than […]

Bad breath is something that affects millions of Americans every single day. But what causes bad breath, and how can we eliminate those things and ensure we have fresh breath? First, let’s look at what is most likely causing bad breath. Most commonly, bad breath is the result of a lack of proper hygiene care. […]

Not only does bacteria in the mouth cause gum disease, but it also causes bad breath. Brushing your tongue regularly can help prevent bad breath. Also known as halitosis, bad breath can be prevented by practicing good dental hygiene. Clean teeth, as well as a clean tongue, can improve your dental hygiene and prevent bad […]

For our patients in the Memphis area who want to keep their teeth white and bright, there are some foods and beverages that they may want to be aware of. Tooth enamel, the hard white outer layer of our teeth, which gives them their white color, can be stained by certain foods. A general rule […]

Do you wake up with a headache or sore jaw? Are your teeth sensitive to heat or cold? You may be grinding while you sleep!

Here are some tips to help with this medical issue, often referred to as bruxism.

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is dangerous for your oral health as well as your  overall health. While many people are aware of the dangers of gum disease,  not many know of how threatening it is to your oral health. The most common forms of gum disease, gingivitis (red, bleeding, and/or puffy gums) […]