Caring for Your Mouth Is Important, Especially If You Have Diabetes
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...
Is Gum Disease Possibly Linked to Esophageal Cancer?
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...
A Possible Link Between Gum Disease and Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
A pioneering study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) has revealed a startling connection between gum disease and an elevated risk of various cancers in postmenopausal women. This extensive research, which stands as the first national study...
Gum Disease May Be Linked to Breast Cancer
A study completed by the Federal University of Santa Maria Dental School in Brazil found that Women with periodontitis are 2-3x more likely to develop breast cancer. It has been speculated that gum disease could be linked to breast cancer and researchers of this...
Why Flossing Is Important to Your Dental Health
Many people think that just brushing their teeth is enough to remove all of the bacteria and plaque, but that is not the case. To properly clean your teeth, keep gums healthy and remove plaque, you need to floss also. Over 500 bacterias are found in plaque,...
How E-Cigarettes Can Affect Your Dental Health
According to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetics (AANA), e-cigarettes may cause complication during and after dental surgery. Although e-cigarettes have been labeled “healthier,” they still contain nicotine which can affect the healing process and have an...
Periodontitis Treatment May Help Lower Blood Pressure
A study completed by the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, and presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, found that periodontitis treatment can significantly lower blood pressure for patients who were at risk of developing...
How Sugarless Gum Can Help Fight Cavities
That sugarless gum you are chewing may be doing more good than you realize. A study by the American Dental Association (ADA) found that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes after you eat can help prevent tooth decay. Here is why this works. Chewing increases your...
Oral Cancer | Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer Pt. 2
Our past blog explored the two kinds of oral cancer screening options, OralCDx and Vizilite Plus. We want to switch gears and discuss some of the symptoms and signs that tend to be associated with oral cancer. It’s important to know that oral cancer is fairly...
Oral Health | How to Test for Oral Cancer Pt. 1
Although oral cancer is a deadly form of cancer, it can be treated. Oral cancer is actually one of the most curable forms of cancer when it is detected early enough. Unfortunately, many people do not take the time to receive an oral cancer screening and it is...