Periodontal Disease and Diabetes: Hitting two birds with one stone
Blog Highlights: As much as 170 million individuals suffer from diabetes all over the world Diabetes is closely associated with periodontal disease Fortunately, periodontal therapy can help improve blood sugar control in diabetic patients Diabetic control has also been known to improve periodontal outcomes Today, there are as much as 170 million individuals who are […]
How is periodontal disease associated with Diabetes?
Blog Highlights: Diabetes has been known to do a lot of damage in the mouth in the form of periodontal disease Periodontal disease or gum disease can result in tooth loss, or bone loss People who have diabetes, or those who have a family history of diabetes, need to know what periodontal disease is all […]
The Different Names of Sugar
Blog highlights: We call different types of sweeteners with different names depending on where they come from. No matter what you call your sweetener, the truth is, it is still a form of sugar. You need to know the different aliases of sugar if you want to make sure that you avoid consuming too much […]
Scouts for Oral Health
Blog highlights: The Scouting movement and the National Children’s Oral Health foundation have joined forces to promote oral health Scouts who opt to learn more about oral health can earn colorful badges if they are willing to share what they learned to other scouts and to people in their communities This program is designed to […]
Knowing why you should opt for a Professional Teeth Whitening Procedure
Blog Highlights: Over-the-counter products can whiten teeth, but it will not give you the best results and it will not allow you to get professional assistance The dentist will check your teeth so he or she will know if you have any dental problems that need to be addressed first In-office whitening procedures can give […]
Finding out if a Home Whitening Kit can help you with your teeth
Blog Highlights: Whitening kits have not been linked with any major health problem If the user will not follow the instructions carefully, he or she might suffer from dental problems Teenagers should not overuse home whitening kits because their permanent teeth are still susceptible to the chemicals used in these products The brightness of your […]
The Four Different types of Dental Braces
Blog highlights: Ceramic braces are more expensive and they can chip easily. Lingual braces are braces that are placed at the back of your teeth. It can be very difficult to talk properly after getting lingual braces installed Metal braces are the least expensive and the most commonly used type. Invisalign braces are transparent and […]
Knowing what to do if your tooth filling fell out
Blog Highlights: If you can locate the tooth filling that fell off, you should take it to the dentist as he or she might be able to repair it. You can use dental wax to temporarily cover the cavity You should avoid foods or beverages that are hot, cold, sweet, or acidic so you can […]