How Is Gum Disease Connected to Heart Disease and Stroke?

How Is Gum Disease Connected to Heart Disease and Stroke?

As we pointed out in a previous article, there are many health conditions that are tied to the state of your mouth. In this article, we’ll be looking a little closer at the links between periodontal disease and conditions like heart disease and stroke. Very...
What Is the Oral-Systemic Link?

What Is the Oral-Systemic Link?

You may have heard people referring to the mouth as the gateway to the rest of the body. Medical professionals have been finding increasing evidence demonstrating just how much the health of our mouths impacts the health of the rest of our bodies. This is what we call...

How Do I Stay Safe From COVID-19?

As there is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, avoiding exposure to the virus is the best protection currently available. How does the virus spread? Transmission of COVID-19 tends to happen person-to-person. This typically involves close contact (within 6′) of...
What Are Some Dental Allergies I Might Have? Part 2

What Are Some Dental Allergies I Might Have? Part 2

In our previous post, we discussed dental allergies that some patients may experience while at a visit to the dentist. This post details some additional dental allergies. What Is Contact Dermatitis? Contact dermatitis manifests when our skin comes in contact with...
What Are Some Dental Allergies I Might Have? Part 1

What Are Some Dental Allergies I Might Have? Part 1

Some patients may joke they have an allergic reaction to their dentist as an excuse for not going to their appointment. There are, however, dental allergies that patients may experience. Often these allergies are caused by certain materials used by the dentist; one of...
Is There A Risk To Thumb Sucking?

Is There A Risk To Thumb Sucking?

Thumb-sucking is a normal habit in children. It is a reflex that calms them and causes them to feel more secure, and it can even help them sleep. But, if it persists, thumb-sucking can cause various dental problems. As permanent teeth are replacing the milk teeth...