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Gum Disease More Common in U.S. Than Previously Thought
Officials have underestimated the prevalence of gum disease in the United States by as much as 50 percent, new research suggests. “This study shows that periodontal disease is a bigger problem than we...
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How Gum Can Actually Help Your Oral Health
When asked to come up with a list of foods that dentists hate, gum will almost certainly appears in your top five. After all, this sticky, chewy candy can leave your jaw sore and work its way into...
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Common Dental Mistakes
‘Snapping’ Your Floss So you’re flossing, which is a good thing (according to the American Dental Association, you should be doing it daily), but how you floss matters, too. As the American Dental...
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Tooth Sensitivity and Your Smile
Every year, dentists all across the country hear complaints from their patients about tooth sensitivity. As a common oral health problem, tooth sensitivity is caused when the gums recede, exposing...
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The Jaw Is Also A Casualty When Bacterium Causes Gum Disease
The newly discovered bacterium that causes gum disease delivers a one-two punch by also triggering normally protective proteins in the mouth to actually destroy more bone, a University of Michigan...
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Bad Breath? It Could be a Sign of a Serious Problem
No one wants to have bad breath. If you suffer with bad breath, you might try brushing your teeth more often, mouthwash, and mints to get rid of it. But there may be deeper issues causing your bad...
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Eight Tips for Keeping Plaque in Check
Have you ever noticed that your teeth feel a little…well, fuzzy at the end of the day? What you’re feeling isn’t fuzz, of course, but plaque. You may have heard your dentist talk about plaque before,...
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Gum Chewing Linked to Headaches in Teens
While chronic headaches in teens may be blamed on typical teen activities like playing video games or listening to loud music, there may be another less obvious culprit — chewing gum. In a recent...
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The Scoop on Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity is one of the chief complaints dental offices receive. It results when gums recede and expose the tooth roots. Tubules in the tooth roots lead directly to the tooth’s nerve, allowing...
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Health Tip: Many Seniors Suffer From Dry Mouth
Dry mouth can cause dental health problems, including an increased risk of cavities. And dry mouth is especially common in older adults. The American Dental Association lists these tips to help manage...
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