The Impact of Diabetes on Teeth and Gums
ONE OF THE MOST common complications of diabetes is gum disease, and that isn’t the only way diabetes is hard on teeth and gums. Diabetes and…
How Smoking Affects Oral Health
WE’VE ALL HEARD over and over how smoking can adversely impact health, with the most infamous example being lung cancer. But smoking doesn’t only…
Sugar, Its Many Aliases, and Your Teeth
WHAT COMES TO MIND when you hear the word “sugar”? Probably your favorite type of candy or dessert, maybe your favorite soda. You probably didn’t picture…
Gum Recession: Minimizing Your Risks
THE EXPRESSION “getting long in the tooth” refers to gum recession, but this oral health problem isn’t necessarily connected to…
Charcoal Toothpaste: Science Versus Fads
IF GIVEN THE CHANCE to change something about their smiles, most people would choose to have whiter teeth, and quite…
How Clean Is Your Tongue?
“BRUSH YOUR TEETH for two full minutes twice a day, and floss your teeth once a day.” You’ve probably lost count of how…