As we age, most of us become more susceptible to health risks – and that includes oral-health problems. Seniors are liable to worn and discolored teeth, and without the right oral care, they can get diseases that cause the gums to recede (hence the phrase “long in the tooth”). According to the federal Centers for… Continue reading Taking Care of Aging Teeth
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Getting the Most from Your Oral Healthcare Providers
Editor’s note: This is the eighth in a series of articles on getting the most from the members of your healthcare team. It used to be that if you went to the dentist, unless you needed some special work, the dentist took care of just about everything. But over the years, dentistry and its specialties… Continue reading Getting the Most from Your Oral Healthcare Providers
Mixed Messages About How to Brush Teeth
Advice on how we should brush our teeth from dental associations and toothpaste companies worldwide is “unacceptably inconsistent”, according to research done at the University College London and published in August 2014 in the British Dental Journal.
The study looked at the brushing advice given by dental associations across ten countries, toothpaste and toothbrush companies, and in dental textbooks. The team found a wide range of recommendations on what brushing method to use, how often to brush, and for how long.
Why Bad Breath Complaints Heat Up in the Summer
By Bob Kross PhD
Whether it’s a picnic, beach day, family gathering or a night out with friends, summer is a time when people come together for fun. Don’t let that great social buzz kill, bad breath, spoil the fun!
For a significant number of people bad breath, also called halitosis, is an unnecessary embarrassment caused by malodorant sulfur compounds created by putrefying bacteria in your mouth, primarily in crevices of your tongue.
The Best Foods to Eat for Optimal Oral Health
Did you know that your diet can directly influence the level of your oral health?
The health of your teeth and gums is extremely important as this area of your health can also have an impact upon the health of your heart, arteries, and immune system. Of course poor oral health also affects has your appearance.
Your lifestyle, including smoking, alcohol consumption, and your diet, can greatly influence your teeth and gums.
Red Wine Fights Cavities
Here’s another reason to enjoy a glass of red wine with dinner: A new study published in the May 2014 issue of the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has found that red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent cavities. The researchers say that their report could lead to the development of natural products that ward off dental diseases with fewer side effects.
Love Your Gums!
One in every two adults age 30 and older suffers from periodontal disease, commonly referred to as gum disease. The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is calling for Americans to Love the Gums You’re With and take better care of their gums. To learn more, take a brief quiz on perio.org/loveyourgumsto evaluate the current state of your gum health, learn the signs and symptoms of periodontal disease, and receive tips on how to properly care for their gums.
Salivary Biomarkers of Gingivitis
On March 21st 2014 during the 43rd Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the American Association for Dental Research in Charlotte, North Carolina, Craig Miller, University of Kentucky, Lexington presented research showing that salivary biomarkers for gingivitis reveal important information personalized treatment of this gum disease