by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Dental Problems
Bulimia Nervosa People with eating disorders can suffer from oral health problems as well. This is because many of the behaviors associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa-such as binge eating, self-induced vomiting, and use of diuretics or laxatives-cause...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Dental Problems
Bad Breath (halitosis) Bad breath is a common affliction with many people. When it advances or doesn’t go away, it becomes known as chronic halitosis. Bad breath is caused by decaying particles of food and bacteria that pass into your bloodstream and to the...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Tooth Care
Nutrition and Your Teeth It has long been known that good nutrition and a well-balanced diet is one of the best defenses for your oral health. Providing your body with the right amounts of vitamins and minerals helps your teeth and gums-as well as your immune...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Tooth Care
Seniors and Oral Health Good Oral Hygiene More and more people today are avoiding the need for dentures as they grow older, bucking the notion that false teeth are a normal part of growing older. In fact, there’s usually no reason for you NOT to keep your teeth...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Tooth Care
Women and Tooth Care Women have special needs when it comes to their oral health. That’s because the physical changes they undergo through life-things like menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth, breast-feeding and menopause-cause many changes in the body, some...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Tooth Care
Emergency Care A knocked out tooth or bitten tongue can cause panic in any parent, but quick thinking and staying calm are the best ways to approach such common dental emergencies and prevent additional unnecessary damage and costly dental restoration. This includes...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Tooth Care
Denture Care Dentures today are made from very advanced materials designed to give you a natural appearance. However, keep in mind that just like your teeth, dentures should be cared for with the same diligence. This means daily brushing and regular visits to your...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Tooth Care
X-Rays X-rays, also called radiography, provide an important tool that shows the condition of your teeth, roots, jaw, and overall facial bone composition. X-rays can reveal the advanced nature of periodontal disease, as well as tumors and abscesses. There are three...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Tooth Care
Sealants Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on to the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavities-even on teeth where decay has begun. The pits and grooves of your teeth are prime areas for opportunistic decay....
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Tooth Care
Mouth Rinses Mouth rinses can have therapeutic benefits; others are only cosmetic in nature. Some have both attributes. The Food and Drug Administration even classifies mouth rinses this way. In general, some therapeutic rinses with fluoride have been shown to...
