Oct 20, 2015 | Oral Health
Are you thirsty all the time? Do you have issues swallowing certain types of food? Does your saliva feel thick or foamy? If you answered yes to any of the above, you maybe one of the millions of Americans that suffers from dry mouth.Dry mouth affects more than one in...
Apr 3, 2015 | Oral Health
Did you know bone is active living tissue that serves several purposes? Not only is it the structural foundation for our bodies, but your bones also support muscles, protect vital organs, and stores most of the body’s calcium. Bones are made up of elastic fibers...
Jan 12, 2015 | Oral Health
If you’re one of the 30 million Americans who have diabetes, you may be surprised to learn about an unexpected complication associated with this condition. Among those with diabetes, research shows that there is an increased prevalence of gum disease. Not only are...
May 31, 2011 | Oral Health
Women Winning the Battle of the Sexes When It Comes to Periodontal Health Research indicates that women have better knowledge of periodontal health and are more committed to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. CHICAGO—May 11, 2011—The differences between men and women...
Mar 17, 2011 | Oral Health
Energy Drinks For more than 10 years, energy drinks in the United States have been on the rise, promising consumers more “oomph” in their day. In fact, it is estimated that the energy drink market will hit $10 billion by 2012. While that may be great news for energy...
Mar 7, 2011 | Oral Health
This is from our Friends at WebMD Healthy Teeth for Life: 10 Tips for Families WebMD Feature By Peter Jaret Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD You have so many good reasons to keep your family’s teeth and gums healthy. Their sparkling smiles. Being able to chew for good...