Are you afraid of visiting the dentist? You may have the condition known as dentophobia. Parents with dentophobia may pass the same fear on to their children, possibly keeping them from getting routine dental check-ups that are important to promote healthy teeth and a lifetime of … [Read more...]
Sugar – Think Before you Drink
26 Million Americans Have Diabetes (and Increased Risk for Gum Disease)!
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26 million Americans suffer from diabetes. And another 57 million—about a quarter of U.S. adults—have pre-diabetes, meaning their blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be … [Read more...]
Gum Disease is More Common Than you may Think!
Half of American adults over the age of 30 have periodontal disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In adults over age 65, that number rises to 70%. Periodontitis, or periodontal disease, is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects gum tissue … [Read more...]
A Tooth-Healthy Thanksgiving
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