Jan 8, 2018 | Blog, Oral Health, Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Many people think that just brushing their teeth is enough to remove all of the bacteria and plaque, but that is not the case. To properly clean your teeth, keep gums healthy and remove plaque, you need to floss also. Over 500 bacterias are found in plaque, according...
Dec 26, 2017 | Blog, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Periodontal (Gum) Disease
According to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetics (AANA), e-cigarettes may cause complication during and after dental surgery. Although e-cigarettes have been labeled “healthier,” they still contain nicotine which can affect the healing process and have an...
Dec 11, 2017 | Blog, Oral Health, Periodontal (Gum) Disease
A study completed by the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, and presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, found that periodontitis treatment can significantly lower blood pressure for patients who were at risk of developing high...
Nov 27, 2017 | Blog, Oral Health, Tooth Decay (Cavities)
That sugarless gum you are chewing may be doing more good than you realize. A study by the American Dental Association (ADA) found that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes after you eat can help prevent tooth decay. Here is why this works. Chewing increases your...
Nov 13, 2017 | Blog, Oral Cancer, Oral Health
Our past blog explored the two kinds of oral cancer screening options, OralCDx and Vizilite Plus. We want to switch gears and discuss some of the symptoms and signs that tend to be associated with oral cancer. It’s important to know that oral cancer is fairly common...
Oct 31, 2017 | Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Although oral cancer is a deadly form of cancer, it can be treated. Oral cancer is actually one of the most curable forms of cancer when it is detected early enough. Unfortunately, many people do not take the time to receive an oral cancer screening and it is caught...
