Interdental Brushes – The Most Effective Alternative to Floss
New studies are showing that interdental brushes are more effective at cleaning plaque than floss. Save time with these easy flossing alternatives.
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Oral Hygiene Just as Important for Seniors
The importance of taking care of our teeth and dental health is typically stressed the most when we’re young. We were taught good habits early with reminders to brush and floss, avoiding sugary treats, and maybe we even wore braces. However, as we age the importance of good oral health is often ignored, though it’s still just as important.
This Little Known Fact Can Help Lower Blood Sugar and Control Diabetes!
Studies show that over 50% of people have gum disease and this makes you much more likely to have or develop diabetes.
What is Oral Lichen Planus?
Oral Lichen Planus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the mucous membranes in your mouth. It can cause a burning feeling, redness and swelling and you may have white patches in your mouth. If you have it, it doesn’t go away but you can control it.
IS TMJ CAUSING YOUR HEADACHES?
So you get these annoying headaches all the time and you can’t figure out why. Is it allergies, the weather, a cold, sinus issues? Who knows? Maybe it’s one or a combination of those things, maybe not. It turns out that your oral health or TMJ (temporomandibular joint) could be the cause or contributing to your headaches or migraines!
Dental Phobia – Don’t Let Your Anxiety Keep You From The Dentist
Dental phobia is at the top of many people’s list of fears. It’s called Odontophobia and it’s a real fear and it can cause people real problems.
GUM DISEASE IN CHILDREN
Believe it or not, gum disease in children is not all that rare but being on the lookout for the signs of it can help keep your child’s mouth and overall health in check.
WHAT ARE THE CRACKS IN THE CORNER OF MY MOUTH?
So, you have really painful cracks on the corner of your mouth. The corners of your mouth are red, swollen and cracked. And they hurt – like really hurt. It hurts to talk, smile, eat and oh, jeez, you’ll do anything to keep from yawning! Is it from the cold? Is it from chapped lips? And why doesn’t lip balm help?
Gums Growing Over Braces
Orthodontia, or braces, can greatly improve the appearance and function of the teeth and build your confidence. However, orthodontic appliances may also contribute to your gums growing over your braces, enlarged gums, or even gum recession.
The fact is, wearing braces can make cleaning or brushing your teeth more difficult. When you can’t clean your teeth thoroughly, bacteria can gather and irritate the gum tissue causing it to become inflamed and overgrown or swollen. This gum tissue growing over your braces makes it even more difficult to clean your teeth causing added irritation.
7 WAYS TO AVOID GETTING AND SPREADING THE FLU (2018 SEASON)
THIS YEAR’S FLU SEASON IS ALREADY THE MOST WIDESPREAD ON RECORD!
Flu cases typically start to increase in October, peaking in and February and decreasing in March and April. However, flu season started early this year and with the exception of Hawaii, the entire country is experiencing widespread and intense flu activity.
Non Surgical Gum Disease Cure
Antimicrobial Therapy for Periodontal Disease Antimicrobial therapy eliminates gum disease in four easy steps: Dr. Nemeth will provide a bacterial and parasitic diagnosis by using the microscope, clinical signs, and sometimes a culture. The infection will be eliminated with the use of scaling, the laser, disinfectant products and specially selected antibiotics based on an individualized…
Get Rid of Your Bad Breath (FOR GOOD!)
Best Bad Breath Treatment for Permanent Results Bad breath is a concern for many people. In fact, it is estimated that nearly 60 million Americans suffer from halitosis. Our office has a lot of patients concerned about bad breath and one of our primary functions is to help them get rid of this problem.…
Cure Gum Disease Without Surgery
Non-Surgical Gum Disease Therapy in Michigan Gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease marked by bleeding, swollen gums and dangerous oral bacteria. Left untreated, gingivitis will likely advance into gum disease or periodontitis. Traditionally, surgical intervention was necessary to get the oral infection under control. These days we are able to stop the disease…
The Pinhole Surgical Technique, Explained by Dr. Joseph R. Nemeth, on CBS
Pinhole Surgical Technique Our gums are more important than any of us might think. The main role of our gums is to protect our teeth. Having healthy gums is vital to our overall health but, as we get older, our gums can shrink or recede, resulting in our gums pulling away from our teeth exposing…
CAN GUM DISEASE CONTRIBUTE TO ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE?
Each day seems to bring more health news linking gum disease to yet another systemic disease. Several recent studies have shown a possible connection between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease. MORE RESEARCH FINDS THAT GUM DISEASE IMPACTS YOUR OVERALL HEALTH We already know that the bacteria in gum disease can travel through the…
ARE YOU IGNORING SYMPTOMS OF GUM DISEASE?
Are you experiencing symptoms of gum disease? You might be and don’t even know it. In fact, most people in the early stages of gum disease don’t really experience pain. As it advances, ignoring symptoms allows them to progress and can lead to further damage to your mouth and gums as well as the rest of your body.
We Use 3D Printers to Place Dental Implants
Using a 3D printer allows the placement of dental implants to be more effective and accurate. This capability was previously not available in any periodontal office until now. Before, it would have only been provided to us by an outside lab at a very high cost. Additionally, the model used to take several days to…
USING DRUGS CAN RUIN YOUR TEETH!
CAN DRUG USE RUIN YOUR TEETH? With so many people currently addicted to drugs and as many as three million new users each year there is bound to be an upsurge in periodontal disease as well. It’s not news that people with drug addictions would be more likely to have periodontal disease and tooth…
ARE YOU ADDICTED TO SUGAR?
SUGAR ADDICTION Most of us love sugar. We can eat it any time, any place and in just about anything. We don’t have a sweet tooth; we have a sweet arm or leg. We know it’s not healthy or good for us but we just can’t help ourselves. We swear that starting tomorrow we…
APRIL IS ORAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
SYMPTOMS OF ORAL CANCER There are several things to look for so performing a monthly self-check can mean an earlier diagnosis with a better outcome. Using a bright light and mirror, be sure to remove any dentures. Look and feel inside your lips and the front of your gums. Tilt back your head…
The Link Between Periodontal Disease and Child Obesity
CHILD OBESITY As parents, having your child’s best interest at heart is always at the forefront of your mind. Making sure they are well cared for, well fed and always healthy. One part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle is ensuring there is ample amount of exercise and activity to stimulate the children physically and…
Is Sharing a Toothbrush Really That Bad?
DANGERS OF SHARING A TOOTHBRUSH While sharing a toothbrush may sound pretty disgusting, can it really be that bad for you? You figure you share a fork or kiss your significant other all the time and nothing happens so is sharing a tooth brush really that different? The answer is – YES! Maybe you’re…
What Is Oil Pulling and Does It Cure Gum Disease?
OIL PULLING WHAT IS IT? We’ve all been hearing a lot about oil pulling for dental and gum care. But what is it and does it really make a difference with your oral health? Oil Pulling, which is also known as “kavaka’ or ‘gundusha’ is an ancient Ayurvedic dental technique. Ayurveda goes back over 3,000…
