When most of us think about about dental health, we think about brushing and flossing daily. We also think about visiting the dentist regularly. However, when it comes to your dental health, what you eat is also very important. Periodontal disease and tooth decay (dental caries) are two of the most common disease of modern…
It is widely known that oral diseases can be prevented or improved with regular dental visits. Additionally, pregnant women are at an increased risk for developing periodontal disease due to the hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy. For this reason, pregnant women and women who are planning to become pregnant in the future are encouraged to…
You wake up in a sweat and your heart is racing. You run to the mirror and check to make sure you have all of your teeth. Does this sound familiar? If you have ever dreamed that your teeth are falling out, you are not alone. Missing teeth or teeth that are falling out is…
Acid Reflux refers to the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat to the stomach). When acid reflux progresses to a more severe form of acid reflux, it is referred to as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). When this occurs, it can have a negative affect on your…
If you are living with Diabetes, you are predisposed to a number of dental health problems. For this reason, practicing good daily oral hygiene and getting regular care from a dentist is vitally important. Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. There are three different types of Diabetes…
Geographical Tongue is a dental health condition that is characterized by a map-like appearance on the tongue and is also referred to as benign migratory glossitis and erythema migrans. It is a hereditary condition that occurs in roughly 1% to 3% of the population and is more common in women than in men. Geographical Tongue occurs…
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