Archive for December 2015
Is Arthritis Caused by a Dirty Mouth?
Of course, when we say a “dirty mouth” we don’t mean telling off-color jokes. The Dental Health Blog enjoys a good joke as much as anyone. No, when we refer to a dirty mouth we mean one that is unhealthy. As it turns out, the effects of poor oral health on the rest of your…
Read MoreStudy – Gum Disease Related to Oral Cancer
A recent study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University, and published in the Journal of Virology, indicates that there may be a causal link between the bacteria that causes gum disease and incidents of oral cancer. The researchers analyzed how byproducts in the form of fatty acids from the bacteria present in gum disease…
Read MoreDo You Brush Your Tongue When You Brush Your Teeth?
While the importance of brushing and flossing your teeth every day cannot be overestimated, did you know that brushing your tongue is also important? That’s right, for complete dental health, it is important to do all three. Here’s why you should add cleaning your tongue to your dental health routine. Bacteria Live on Your Tongue…
Read MoreReplace Teeth in a Day
“Teeth in a Day” or “All-on-4” are just two of the various terms used to describe and market a relatively new technique in tooth replacement therapy. These phrases refer to situations where all of your teeth or dentures are replaced by dental implants and you receive new fixed teeth, i.e., non-removable, screwed-in replacements, on the…
Read MoreChoosing the Best Electric Toothbrush
With Christmas just around the corner, many of you will be considering electronic gifts for someone close to you. Since offering advice on electric shavers or tablet computers is not exactly in the wheelhouse of the Dental Health Blog, we thought it might be helpful to offer some insight into electric toothbrushes. Beyond the general…
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