Archive for September 2015
Diabetes and Gum Disease – Oral Health Quiz
As mentioned in a previous post, there is increasing evidence based on extensive research that gum disease and diabetes are linked. Not only do those with diabetes experience higher incidents of gum disease, but that gum disease may in fact lead to a greater possibility that you may become diabetic. To test your knowledge of…
Read More4 Bad Habits That Are Also Bad For Your Teeth
ALERT: You could be damaging your teeth without even knowing it. There are more than a few everyday habits that seem innocent but which may actually be doing damage to your mouth, and harming your teeth. Here are the worst offenders and how to avoid them. Using your teeth as a tool. We’re all guilty…
Read MoreWhat is TMJ – Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome?
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jawbone to your skull and acts like a sliding hinge between the two. (It is pronounced as tem-puh-roe-mun-DIB-u-lur). TMJ disorders can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. The Dental Health Blog looks at TMJ Disorders The exact cause of a person’s…
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