Even as adults, sweets tend to bring out the kid in us. Nothing quite satisfies like a good piece of candy! But, as we get older, besides affecting our waistlines, sweets can also affect our gum lines. So, how best to survive holidays that are traditionally surrounded by sugar? Think: chocolate. Chocolate, Really? Research has shown that chocolate can help prevent heart disease and cancer, and now it’s even been said to help fight tooth decay. … [Read more...] about Sweets for the Sweet…But What About the Teeth?
Cracked Teeth: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
With people living longer and more stressful lives, cracked teeth are seen more and more often at the dentist’s office. Yet cracked teeth can be difficult to detect for a number of reasons, most notably that the pain often comes and goes. Because of the short periods of erratic pain, it can be difficult to discern which tooth is the culprit. Is a Cracked Tooth Literally "Cracked?" A cracked tooth is simply a tooth that has a crack or … [Read more...] about Cracked Teeth: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Diabetes And Dental Health
25.8 million children and adults in the United States – 8.3% of the population – have diabetes. And not too far behind those 25.8 million are the estimated 79 million Americans with prediabetes. What's worse, the prevalence of the disease is on the rise, with an estimated 552 million to be diagnosed by 2030. Its progress has become so staggering, the International Diabetes Foundation has termed Diabetes as “The Global Burden.” Diabetes is a … [Read more...] about Diabetes And Dental Health
Need To Have A Tooth Removed? Why Your Dentist Might Suggest Socket Preservation
When we experience the loss of a tooth, either through trauma or decay, the bone that surrounds the tooth undergoes a remarkably quick process known as resorption, where the bone is “broken down” at the cellular level and dispersed elsewhere throughout the body. Essentially, because the body believes it no longer needs this bony material due to the tooth’s absence, it reclaims this material into the body for other use. While this might sound like … [Read more...] about Need To Have A Tooth Removed? Why Your Dentist Might Suggest Socket Preservation
A Surprisingly Healthy Way to Warm Up Your February
February. Unless you’re a snowmobiler, skier, or ice-fisherman, it’s a month the rest of us wishes would pass as quickly as it begins. After all, frozen toes, creaky bones, and chapped lips aren’t usually physical afflictions one desires to endure on a daily basis. Even those of us in the south, who brave a more mild winter, will yearn for the days when a sweater is no longer required. Despite the cold, though, there is always something about … [Read more...] about A Surprisingly Healthy Way to Warm Up Your February
Thinking about Having A Baby, Or Recently Pregnant?
If you're considering getting pregnant, or are already expecting, concern over the status of your teeth might not be at the top of your list as of late. However, if you're early enough into a pregnancy, or planning one, you should actually schedule an appointment to see your dentist sooner rather than later. If your stack of pregnancy-related reading material hasn't already included a chapter on oral health, let us help by providing you the … [Read more...] about Thinking about Having A Baby, Or Recently Pregnant?
