The body’s ability to protect itself from harm is quite an incredible thing. And just as blood goes through a clotting process to foil unfettered bleeding without us asking for its assistance, probiotics are working to keep bad bacteria at bay, not only in our gut, but in our mouth as well! And, the cool thing is, we can feed these bacteria what they want to help them do their job. How is that possible? With a little supplementation, of … [Read more...] about Probiotics and Your Teeth
Dental Implants – Getting to the Root of Things
With regular dental care and some luck, you may never be a candidate for a dental implant, but knowing about them ahead of time will help inform your decision should the need ever arise. So, what are implants, how do they work, and who needs them? How Does a Dental Implant Work? Dental implants are artificial tooth “roots” that are placed into the jaw to help hold a replacement tooth, bridge, or even dentures, in place in the jaw. Typically … [Read more...] about Dental Implants – Getting to the Root of Things
Parkview Offers ‘Patient-Centered’ Dentistry
By Tom Hauer [email protected] Are you looking for ways to brighten your smile? The goal of the staff at Parkview Dental, of Hutchinson, is to not only brighten your smile, but intently look forward to knowing you — as a person as well as a patient. They will be celebrating 25 years as a dental practice in 2016. “We are a patient-centered practice who works hard to change the lives of our patients. Our staff and doctors are all about … [Read more...] about Parkview Offers ‘Patient-Centered’ Dentistry
Save Your Throat With These Acid Reflux Strategies
Stomach acid belongs in our bellies, not our throats. That much is fairly straightforward. The rest of it, however, can be confusing. After all, there’s even confusion as to how to properly refer to the nuisance of rising acid in our throats. Is it G.E.R.D.? Is it heartburn? And, how can we prevent it, manage it, cure it? Throat cancer is on the rise, after all … is the fact that stomach acid is making its way to our throats partly to blame? … [Read more...] about Save Your Throat With These Acid Reflux Strategies
Break out the Helmets and Mouth guards, April is Here!
Break out the bike, the skateboard and the rollerblades … Spring is here … just don’t allow your kids to break their face while they’re at it. No doubt, they’re looking forward to dusting off their sports equipment and getting active outside again. And since April is facial protection month, we want to be sure they hit the pavement (so to speak!) safely. Let’s explore! Helmets Sure, they can be clunky and in the heat of summer, a little on … [Read more...] about Break out the Helmets and Mouth guards, April is Here!
April is Oral, Head, Neck Cancer Awareness Month
April is Oral, Head, Neck Cancer (OHNC) Awareness month. Did you know that OHNC is the 6th most prominent cancer in the United States today? The statistics tell us that one person dies every hour of every day of OHNC. The common signs and symptoms of oral, head, neck cancer include the following: An ulcer or mouth sore that does not heal within 2 weeks Difficulty or pain in swallowing Feeling of something caught in the … [Read more...] about April is Oral, Head, Neck Cancer Awareness Month
