Properly aligned teeth provide support for each other and for the entire mouth, making normal daily activities, such as chewing and speaking possible. The jaw is designed to have teeth that, when the jaw is closed, align against each other fairly well. This keeps teeth healthy and encourages proper dental health. When teeth are not properly aligned, they can cause ...
Diabetes is a disease that can affect the whole body. People with diabetes face a higher than normal risk of oral health problems. People who have diabetes know the disease can cause many complications in the body such as eyes, nerves, kidney, heart and other important systems. Another common health complication is oral health problems. Diabetes affects your body’s ability to ...
The billions of bacteria and other microscopic critters that live in the mouth influence the health of teeth and gums. They also cause problems for the heart and blood vessels. Researchers have found a strong correlation between the oral health and heart disease. Poor oral health has been debated as a possible cause of heart disease for many years. One ...
Periodontal (gum) disease can be a very aggressive infection. If left untreated, it can destroy the vital periodontal structures that protect teeth and surround teeth and maintain their attachment to the jaw. The end result is tooth loss; harms both your oral health and appearance by causing damage to the surrounding bone and tissues. Many people suffering from advanced periodontitis ...
Migraines are a highly prevalent, painful, and disruptive condition. Bacteria found in the mouth and gut could be responsible for migraines. While dentists often refer to the mouth as the gateway to the entire body, it can be quite shocking to some, that current research has discovered that your oral microbes may have quite a bit to do with your susceptibility ...
Good oral health is essential for the overall health of both mother and child. You may experience some changes in your oral health during pregnancy. Pregnancy changes in your body can affect your gums and teeth. Dental care during pregnancy is not only safe and effective, it's essential for combating the adverse effects of oral disease. During pregnancy, you have ...
Dental health refers to all aspects of the health and functioning of your mouth, especially the gums and teeth. Aside from enabling you to speak, eat, and laugh, your teeth can speak volumes about your overall health. Dietary habits can and do play a role in oral health.Eating disorders can affect a person’s oral health. Eating disorders occur when people ...
Dental sealants are one of the highly effective options and a safe and painless way of protecting your child’s teeth from decay. A child’s newly erupted permanent teeth are not as resistant to decay as adult teeth are. The hard enamel coating that protects the teeth changes as it ages to become stronger. Dental sealant is a thin invisible protective ...
Bad breath, medically referred as halitosis, is brought on by excessive bacterial activity on the tongue in most cases (85%-90%), and gum disease which produces high levels of foul odors mainly due to the breakdown of proteins into individual amino acids, followed by further breakdown of certain amino acids to produce sulfur compounds. The stomach is considered one of the ...
Healthy teeth and gums are vital to children’s general health. Baby teeth are very important to your child’s health and development. Good healthy baby teeth will pave the way for good healthy adult teeth. And by helping children to take good care of their teeth, you are starting habits that will last them all their lives. Good dental care should ...
