Aging can rob us of many things: our agility, our hair, even our memory. But aging also can cause physical changes to a person’s smile, affecting their self-confidence and their social life. Many adults come to me complaining they have lost their smile. Older patients may have multiple issues that affect their smile, including mutilated… Continue reading How to Fix An Aging Smile
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5 Keys to Protecting Your Investment in Your Child’s Braces
Braces are a major investment for families. According to a survey by the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, the average price ranges between $5,000 and $6,000. At costs like those, it’s definitely an investment worth protecting. The road to straight teeth and a nice smile can be a jagged journey – and even more expensive –… Continue reading 5 Keys to Protecting Your Investment in Your Child’s Braces
Cannabis Linked to Gum Disease
Frequent recreational use of cannabis–including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil–increases the risk of gum disease, Columbia University dental researchers have found. The study was published in the March issue of the Journal of Periodontology. Periodontal (gum) disease is an inflammatory reaction to a bacterial infection below the gum line. Left untreated, gum disease can lead… Continue reading Cannabis Linked to Gum Disease
Diabetics: Protect Yourself from Teeth and Gum Problems
Diabetes brings with it a host of health problems, but it’s often overlooked that one of those issues can cibcerb teeth and gums. According to the SeniorHealth division of the National Institutes of Health, diabetics can be more liable to tooth and gum problems if their blood glucose stays higher. Why? Because glucose is present… Continue reading Diabetics: Protect Yourself from Teeth and Gum Problems