Receding Gums: Treatment Options and Causes
Receding gums are also known as gingival recession. The pink gum tissue normally covers the root of the tooth. This can become exposed...
The Truth About Sugary Drinks and Your Smile
Sweetened beverages have become a treat that many Americans have every day. The truth is that these drinks are not healthy, especially...
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Heart Patients
At times physicians and dentists recommend that a patient take antibiotics before certain dental procedures. This is called “antibiotic...
6 Ways to Make Your Mouth Extra Kissable for Valentine’s Day
From the “Kiss Me” messages on tiny candy hearts to romantic songs on the radio, a kiss is probably on your list this Valentine’s Day....
Frequent Headaches? The Cause May Be in Your Mouth
Did you know that in many cases, frequent, or even constant headache pain can be treated more effectively by your dentist, instead of by...
15 Myths and Facts About Cavities
You've probably been told since you were a kid to do everything you can to avoid cavities. But if you're like most of us, you may still...
Floss Facts
Although recent news reports have questioned the benefits of cleaning between your teeth, using an interdental cleaner (like floss) is an...
Sports and Energy Drinks: can they damage your teeth?
A recent study published by General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an...
Hormones and Dental Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Your weight. Your mood. Your sex drive. Your dental health. There’s one thing that can make all these aspects of your health go haywire —...
Gum Disease - Signs & Symptoms
Periodontitis, also generally called gum disease or periodontal disease, begins with bacterial growth in your mouth and may end -- if not...
