Cause and Effect; Halitosis

Cause and Effect; Halitosis

Feb 27, 2018 | Dental Blog, Preventive Dental Care

Halitosis, the condition of chronic bad breath, is widely suffered by millions of Americans. More than just “morning breath”, halitosis is persistent odor that does not go away by brushing or rinsing with mouthwash. The good news is that it is treatable. Causes for...
Understanding Gingivitis

Understanding Gingivitis

Dec 27, 2017 | Dental Blog, Preventive Dental Care

Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums (gingiva) and it also the early stage of gum disease.  Most often it occurs because a film of bacteria, also known as plaque, has accumulated on the teeth.  This is called Dental Plaque-induced Gingival disease. Plaque will...
National Public Health Week

National Public Health Week

Mar 29, 2017 | Dental Blog, Preventive Dental Care

Filling the Gap Between Overall Health and Oral Health April 3-9, 2017 is National Public Health week. This is a time that we focus on the importance of creating healthier families and stronger communities. So how does this affect your dental health? As we read...
Dental Care & e-Cigarettes

Dental Care & e-Cigarettes

Feb 27, 2017 | Dental Blog, Preventive Dental Care

Extensive research has begun on electronic cigarettes and the overall damage to user’s health. Since the use of electronic cigarettes has grown the past few years, the amount of research into health conditions and side effects has also increased. Recently, researchers...
The Effects of Smoking on Gum Disease

The Effects of Smoking on Gum Disease

Jul 22, 2015 | Dental Blog, Preventive Dental Care

Periodontal Disease Linked to Tobacco By now almost everyone knows that smoking has been linked with lung disease, cancer, and heart disease. But most people are not aware that smokers are three to six times more likely to have gum disease, and two times more likely...