Gum Disease

5 Signs You Might Have Gum Disease

5 Signs You Might Have Gum Disease

The easiest way to ward off gum disease is by maintaining good oral hygiene. To do this, you should brush your teeth twice a day (in the morning and evening), floss daily, and visit your dentist regularly.  However, if you experience any of the following signs,...

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Can Red Wine Protect Your Teeth?

Can Red Wine Protect Your Teeth?

For the past decade, red wine has become somewhat a fad in the research world. Many institutions have developed several studies showing the positive effects it can have on your heart, and colon, claims that have come into question recently. Now, it seems, red wine...

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A Series of Unfortunate Tooth Mistakes

A Series of Unfortunate Tooth Mistakes

At the beginning of the month, the second season of the Netflix Original, A Series of Unfortunate Events debuted. Based on the book series of the same name, the show follows the Baudelaire family after the mysterious death of their parents, as they try to unravel what...

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Beating Gum Disease

Beating Gum Disease

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is one of the most dangerous oral health risks. Often off the radar compared to cavities, missing teeth, or even whitening, one of the most ignored conditions is also the most serious. Gum disease is an inflammatory...

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Why You Might Have Bad Breath

Why You Might Have Bad Breath

We’ve all been there. You’re sitting next to someone in a movie theater or across from a colleague during a meeting and smell it, bad breath. Is it you or the other person? What did you have to eat today? Coffee and toast but no onions and no garlic. What’s the deal?...

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Laser Dentistry Is the Future

Laser Dentistry Is the Future

If you grew up reading sci-fi then you might be disappointed with our current technological prowess. Flying cars don’t cruise the skyline of major cities, and we haven’t yet populated Mars. In the dental world, however, we’ve made some major moves towards a sci-fi...

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Why You Should Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

Why You Should Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

It’s no secret that Americans love their dogs. Last year alone we spent about 300 billion dollars on toys, care, and grooming for our canine friends. More important than the latest chew toy or orthopedic bed for our arthritic dog, however, is something many dog owners...

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Gum Disease Symptoms to Watch Out for

Gum Disease Symptoms to Watch Out for

Gum disease is a serious threat to your oral and overall health. Not only is is the leading cause of tooth loss among American adults, it can also increase your risk for many systemic health problems, such as heart disease, dementia, stroke, and cancer. To try to...

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Diabetes and Your Oral Health

Diabetes and Your Oral Health

There is a sharp increase in diabetes diagnosed in the US yearly. Diabetes effects over 25 million Americans today.  With our current diet of processed sugars these numbers will only increase.   Just this past year, I was diagnosed as having metabolic disorder.   So...

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