If you don’t already feel the need to prevent gum disease, we’re here to tell you why you should. Gum disease can take 2 forms – gingivitis and a more advanced form, periodontitis. Both diseases come with a myriad of symptoms including receding gums, gum pain, and teeth … [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 Gums Make Healthy Teeth
If you want healthy teeth, your gums need to be in good shape too. Gum disease (also called periodontal disease) is a chronic bacterial infection that can affect both your gums and the bones supporting your teeth. Certain factors contribute to gum disease, such as poor dental … [Read more...]
Obesity and Oral Health
Today, many people are overweight. In fact, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 62.1 percent of Idaho adults are overweight or obese. Not only is that bad for your body, it is bad for your oral health. Recent studies have suggested a link between obesity and … [Read more...]
