Can Your Dentist Help Treat Metabolic Syndrome?

You may have never thought of metabolic syndrome and dentistry as being connected, but, actually, dentists can assist individuals who endure this kind of ailment. Metabolic syndrome, which impacts 40% of US citizens who are 40 years or older, is a group of conditions...

Oral Health vs Junk Food

It won’t surprise anyone to hear that junk food isn’t good for your teeth, but many don’t understand that the health of our mouths have a significant impact on the overall health of our bodies. As we want healthy lives for all of our patients in the...

Food and Drinks That Can Stain Teeth

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...

Tips to Quench Your Thirst! Dry Mouth – Part 3

In parts one and two of blog series on Dry Mouth, we discussed what dry mouth was, and some of the causes.  At Periodontal Associates of Memphis, we want to help inform the residents of Memphis about their oral health.   Now let’s take a look at some tips on...

Dry Mouth – The Root of the Problem – Part 2 

Conditions like dry mouth can be the result of underlying health issues. It is important to know what causes this condition so it can be treated appropriately. At (Periodontal Associates of Memphis, we know that your oral health is imperative to your overall health....