It’s a study published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America rather than the Journal of the American Dental Association as one might reasonably expect. Like a lone, home-schooled Babel fish deciphering only one, rather than every language in the known...
General Dentistry Articles
That Periodontitis Raises Blood Sugar Levels Is Not Sweet News
Of all the things that most people want raised, a blood sugar level isn’t one of them. Award rates, living standards, access to education, ethics, eyebrows, awareness and spirits all hit the list waaay above that. It’s as if the periodontitis payload of horror isn’t...
Can Having Bad Oral Health Affect An Entire Country?
Can Having Bad Oral Health Affect An Entire Country? If it does, it sure makes ignoring and neglecting our oral health sound selfish. Although pretty much everything we do is selfish: we’re Homo sapiens. We’ve made an entire world for ourselves that way. In our...
Swollen Gums: What Lies Beneath The Inflammation?
More than 80% of chronic disease starts in the mouth. Curiously - according to the American Psychological Association - 80% of Americans have suffered the physical and emotional symptoms of stress in the last year. And that’s an accurate reflection of global stress...
Mercury: Great as a Planet, Lousy as a Leaky Amalgam Filling
Great as a planet, Mercury is pretty lousy as a leaky amalgam filling. It’s crucial to avoid mercury fillings in the future & have them safely removed by a dentist certified in the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART)…
Should I Go To The Dentist When I’m Pregnant?
Yes. Congratulations! You are expecting! Oral health is critical during the next 9 months to ensure both yourself and your baby are at optimum health. For those of you who would like to understand more, here are a number of reasons why you should go to the dentist...
Gum Health Basics: What to Look Out For and How to Prevent Trouble
Research suggests that our gum health may be connected to our overall wellness. Here’s how to give them the best care possible.
4 Things Your Mouth Can Tell You About Your Health
Problems with your gums, teeth, and tongue can hint at health concerns deeper in the body. Here are oral signs you should see your doctor or your dentist.
Dental Hygiene Linked to Overall Health
Scientists are discovering more and more about the connections between dental health and the health of our entire body. David Goding investigates. If our eyes are the windows to our soul, then our teeth may well be the windows to our health, according to mounting...
Why We Refer Patients to Dental Specialist
We can perform most dental procedures right here in our dental chair but sometimes a particular patient needs a specialist…