Regular dental check-ups tend to fall off the to do list of many an adult. But good dental health is not only about the whiteness of your smile, the pink of your gums and the freshness of your breath, but also about your overall health. Crazy? Think again. According to a University of North Carolina
Did you hear the one about the flying spirit who traded cash for old molars? Myths abound when it comes to dentistry: • Put an aspirin next to a tooth to treat a toothache: Don’t — it will burn your gum and do nothing for your toothache. • Use a hard bristle toothbrush to best
There’s been a flurry of articles recently about the ancient Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling. Everyone from fashion blogs to CNN have been extolling the benefits oil pulling and recommending the best oil types with which to swish. Perhaps it is our newfound collective obsession with holistic living (of which organic oils are an integral
What would you do if you found out your child’s vitamin — the very thing that you rely on to help bridge the nutrition gap and keep your kid healthy — was loaded with sugar, fillers, chemicals, toxins and other unwanted ingredients? Surprised? Don’t be: You may be consuming more than you think. Sugar is hidden everywhere,
Yes, we know: you don’t always like visiting us. And by “us,” I mean “your dentists” — the people who make sure your smile is healthy and big and sparkly. Sure, you love our hygienists: they make your teeth shiny and don’t cause you much, if any, discomfort. But then the doctor comes in to
The Mayo Clinic reports that your oral health can offer clues about your overall health. This November, National Dental Hygiene Month, get to know your mouth and understand the connection between good oral hygiene and being healthy overall. The American Dental Association reports that in a recent study, people with serious gum disease were 40%
As long as your smile is pearly white and your breath is kissable (go ahead and check), you probably don’t give too much thought to your oral hygiene. Which is a shame because even if you brush and floss daily, you could be overlooking some clear signs of the state of your overall health. “Research
1. Yes, you actually have to wear them. It’s an all-too-true reality, but there’s no dancing it around it: You have to keep the aligners on for at least 20 hours a day or you won’t get the best results (22 hours is the rec, but you can boot two hours if it’s more realistic for your
With the next few months packed with various holidays, teeth are likely to be bombarded by sugary foods and drinks, which can wreak havoc on our smiles. Not to fret. Dental experts have some advice to get people through the season. “Everything in moderation,” says Dr. Cody Hughes, director of the Advanced Education Program Pediatric
The American Dental Association recommends you visit your Dental Hygienist and Dentist for a cleaning and thorough oral exam twice a year. With October being National Dental Hygiene month, it’s a good reminder to make an appointment to have a regular check up and cleaning if it’s been 6 months or more since your last one. Your
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