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 […]

A study completed by the University at Buffalo found that postmenopausal women with a history of gum disease are at a higher risk of developing lung, gallbladder, melanoma and breast cancer. The study consisted of 65,869 women between the ages of 54-86. Questionnaires were administered from 1999-2003 and the participants of this study reported having […]

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 study believe this may show that breast cancer can be triggered […]

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, according to the ADA. Not all of these […]

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 impact during and after any dental surgery. We need proper oxygen circulation throughout our body in order to […]

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 high blood pressure. The study was tested on 107 Chinese men and women aged 18 and older […]

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 saliva flow, which is important to the health of […]

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 common in the US. In 2017, it was estimated […]

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 caught in later stages, meaning the success […]

Previously, we discussed common causes of bad breath and the importance of a proper dental hygiene routine. In our second part, we continue by taking a look at some serious health issues associated with bad breath. If you are struggling with bad breath that does not seem to go away with proper dental hygiene, it […]