A new study highlights the importance of oral hygiene for people with type 2 diabetes, after finding that those with the condition may have better blood glucose levels if they look after their teeth.
When it comes to kick-starting the day, like many people, you might rely on a cup of joe. Ever wondered what it does to your teeth? Coffee lovers take note: Your morning routine could affect your dental health.
Tooth decay happens when bacteria in your mouth consume the sugars we eat. When you eat food containing ordinary sugar (sucrose), it gives bacteria on your teeth energy, allowing them to multiply and start making acids that can eat away the enamel on the teeth. This “acid attack” causes tooth decay and cavities to begin to form.
Brushing your teeth is an important part of your daily routine. When it comes to your dog's teeth, however, you might not be so diligent. In fact, you may not even realize that brushing your dog's teeth is a necessity at all.
A routine visit to my ADA dentist saved my life. I am a four-year survivor of oral cancer. I am married, 47 years old and the mother of two girls, ages 10 and 12. I am not a smoker or drinker, and have been in good health my entire life. In 2000, during a teeth cleaning, my dentist, Dr. Phillip Sacks in Woodland Hills, California, discovered precancerous white spots on my tongue.
Lemons are packed with nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. When you are stressed out, overworked, and have not been getting enough sleep, the level of vitamin C in your system is going to rapidly deteriorate. It’s not just oranges that are full of this very important element, and if you are battling any kind of virus, you’ll notice the difference.
“Take care of your teeth,” they say, “and they’ll last a lifetime.” And, while we tend to know that “taking care of our teeth” entails brushing, flossing, eating well, and going to the dentist, we tend to ignore a lot of this wisdom. So, here are the top ten things (in no particular order) you might be doing right now that can do some serious harm to your mouth.
My patient — let’s call her Kim — came into the office with a problem: She was getting cavities all of a sudden. She had been my patient for over 20 years and never had a cavity before, but she was coming in for several fillings.
My dentist told me I have gum disease and said that my smoking habit may have caused it. My gums feel and look fine to me, so how bad could this be?
