One of the most important factors in healthy aging is good oral health. Having healthy teeth and a good mouth allows you to eat, speak, and socialize without difficulty. Because of their age, older adults are more likely to develop dental diseases, and their health complications may make access to dental services more difficult. As… Continue reading Oral Health in Older Adults
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How Young Is Too Young for Orthodontic Treatment?
Step into a middle school and you’ll likely see plenty of smiles accented by braces. But parents who put off a trip to the orthodontist until their child is on the cusp of the teen years could be waiting for too long. Plenty of problems can start developing – long before a child’s permanent teeth… Continue reading How Young Is Too Young for Orthodontic Treatment?
How to Avoid Jaw Problems
We get so excited when babies get their first teeth—that tiny sharp bit of white poking up out of smooth pink gums. By the time you reach adulthood, you’ve got thirty-two big teeth—fewer if you had wisdom teeth or others removed—and they probably aren’t quite as white. But they are still just as crucial for… Continue reading How to Avoid Jaw Problems
3 Lesser-Known Benefits of Flashing Your Amazing Smile
The Consumer Guide to Dentistry lists eight different components of a smile, practically from ear to ear, beginning with the frame (lips) and ending with the buccal corridor. (That’s the dark space between the corners of the mouth and the upper teeth, for those who might not know). While smiling might seem like a complicated… Continue reading 3 Lesser-Known Benefits of Flashing Your Amazing Smile
How Much Do You Know About Your Mouth?
Having good dental health means more than brushing and flossing (though those are essential). Dental professionals, marking World Oral Health Day this month, emphasizes the importance of a healthy mouth, especially when it comes to patient awareness of how dental restorations are made. “World Oral Health Day 2016 aims to help everyone recognize the impact… Continue reading How Much Do You Know About Your Mouth?
Could Your Dental Habits Use A Spring Cleaning?
If you have some questions about what might be best when it comes to keeping your mouth healthy and smiling, you’re not alone. According to the national DentalPlans’ Annual SmileIndex Survey, people have many misconceptions about what is and isn’t healthy for our teeth and gums.Keeping good dental habits is one of the easiest ways… Continue reading Could Your Dental Habits Use A Spring Cleaning?
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
Taking Care of Aging Teeth
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