It’s common knowledge that when a woman becomes pregnant there are drastic shifts in her hormone levels. Her body is undergoing big changes, and glands are sending out all kinds of instructions. Sometimes these changes can affect dental hygiene. The possibility of tooth decay … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Your Teeth: How Managing Diabetes Helps Your Oral Health
Diabetes is becoming more and more common among Americans. Currently over 100 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Additionally, one in four doesn’t even know they have it. Emotions can range from denial to anger for someone who has been diagnosed, … [Read more...]
Healthy lifestyles help keep healthy teeth
Healthy Weight = Less Gum Disease A recent study in the Journal of Periodontology found that increasing your physical activity leads to healthier teeth and gums. During the trial, researchers from the University of Florida measured the body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage … [Read more...]
Your smile makes your whole life bright
Taking care of your oral health can lead to improvements in your overall health. Undeniably, a mouth-body connection exists, but how does maintaining good oral health improve your whole life? Improve self-image and self-confidence: A beautiful smile adds to a great … [Read more...]
Don’t wreck your teeth at college
This time of year many college students are back at home on a holiday break from college. College is a time in one’s life when you feel free and independent. While you may be up all night studying, partying or both, it’s still important to remember to take care of your … [Read more...]
