Economic stress can damage your gums. |
Stress is a risk factor and an indicator for periodontal disease. You feel stress in your neck, your shoulders, your back, and your gums. It's not all in your mind. Reports in the Journal of Periodont...
Posted by on Wed, 20 May 2009 10:26:00 GMT |
Yes you can control receding gums and periodontal pockets. |
Brushing your teeth only removes up to 50% of plaque. Brushing and flossing only removes up to 70% of plaque.You can control receding gums, periodontal disease, and plaque build-up using these tools a...
Posted by on Mon, 11 May 2009 20:54:00 GMT |
Denture Cream Consumer Alert |
Good Morning America announced that excessive use of denture cream can cause dizziness and nerve damage and adversely affect your balance and walking.The consumer alert targeted 35 million Americans w...
Posted by on Fri, 08 May 2009 07:51:00 GMT |
Throw out your toothbrush to prevent gum disease. |
Before you toss your toothbrush, get a new one. A new toothbrush will boost your oral health by doing a better job of preventing gum disease.You know you need a new toothbrush when the bristles begin ...
Posted by on Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:31:00 GMT |
Bad breath can gum up your relationships. |
Your teeth, your gums, and your tongue have something in common. They all collect bacteria that can cause bad breath.That's why you need a tongue scraper to remove 75% of those nasty lingering bacteri...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:18:00 GMT |
Green tea may prevent periodontal disease. |
A study published in the March issue of the Journal of Periodontology reveals that an antioxident in green tea called catechin appears to reduce inflammation associated with periodontal disease.Antiox...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:20:00 GMT |
Eliminate soda from your diet for healthier teeth. |
Change a habit and stop drinking all sodas, including diet soda. Soda contains phosphoric acid that can make teeth and bones soft. Dr. Robbin Quarterman, DMD, suggests that drinking soda may do as muc...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:54:00 GMT |
Dental insurance needs a few good teeth. |
Dental and periodontal cleanings help keep your teeth and gums healthy. The bad news is that millions of Americans have lost their jobs along with their dental and health insurance. COBRA benefits are...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:44:00 GMT |
Your teeth and your heart are linked. |
February is National Heart Health Month and I'm telling you again that poor dental health is linked to increased heart disease. A growing body of research suggests an association between severe gum di...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:38:00 GMT |
Financial stress takes the bite out of your teeth. Part III |
Research shows that stress can make it difficult for our bodies to fight all infections, including periodontal disease and heart disease. Teeth grinding is an indication of stress.The following techni...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:51:00 GMT |
