Caring for Your Mouth Is Important, Especially If You Have Diabetes

Mar 6, 2018 | Blog, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors

If you suffer from type 2 diabetes, caring for your teeth may be able to help your blood glucose level   Around 30 million people in the United States live with diabetes, and type 2 diabetes makes up the vast majority of these cases. Type 2 diabetes is a...

Is Gum Disease Possibly Linked to Esophageal Cancer?

Feb 19, 2018 | Blog, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease

A 10-year study has found that two types of bacteria that are present in individuals with gum disease can increase the chances of being affected by esophageal cancer. Home The study found that one of the bacteria, in particular, Tannerella forsythia, may increase the...

Oral Health | How to Test for Oral Cancer Pt. 1

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...

The Relationship Between Sports Drinks and Oral Health

Aug 21, 2017 | Blog

A study has found that 89% of kids between the ages of 12 and 14 drink sports drinks, and, from that group, 68% drink them from once a week to once per day. Sports drinks may be their favorite beverage, but it is hurting their oral health in a major way. Most people...

Can Your Dentist Help Treat Metabolic Syndrome?

Jul 24, 2017 | Blog, Oral Health, Periodontal (Gum) Disease

You may have never thought of metabolic syndrome and dentistry as being connected, but, actually, dentists can assist individuals who endure this kind of ailment. Metabolic syndrome, which impacts 40% of US citizens who are 40 years or older, is a group of conditions...