A new study in the American Journal of Medicine is taking the link between inflammation and oral health a step further. Taking into account that the inflammation from oral conditions such as gum disease (periodontitis) can cause or contribute to diseases like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, diabetes and stroke, the study […]
For some people, using oral hygiene products with synthetic ingredients is a no-go. Whether they fear these ingredients for some reason or simply don’t like the taste or feel they leave behind, these people are often drawn to products containing more natural ingredients. But while natural products may leave your […]
It’s a name you may have heard in the news before, but you might not remember why: Triclosan. A popular ingredient in some antibacterial toothpastes, Triclosan made headlines in recent years when its safety to ingest was called into question. After studies deemed the ingredient safe for teeth and consumption, […]
Everyone is talking about COVID-19, or as it is more commonly known, the coronavirus. COVID-19 began in Wuhan, China, and has since spread around the globe, including here in the United States, with deaths reported on every continent. Though it is not known how some communities contracted the illness, it […]
If you’re like many people, you have probably lamented at one point or another that there never seems to be enough time in the day to do all the things you need to do. From picking up the dry cleaning to bringing the kids to soccer practice, our to-do lists […]
Cold and flu season has hit us hard this year with the introduction of COVID-19 or the Coronavirus. While this illness has caused global panic, there are steps we can take here at home to reduce our risk of coming down with Coronavirus. While they may not be foolproof, they […]
Chances are we will all make significant investments in our lifetime. From buying stocks to a new car or investing in your own home, some investments pay off bigtime, while others are simply necessary to live life in the modern world. But one investment many people don’t consider is the […]
There are many mysteries in life. Some of them remain unsolved, while others have clearly defined answers we just may not know about – especially when it comes to the body. One particularly mysterious area of the body is the mouth. Though your dentist probably knows all there is to […]
It seems like you can’t go a day without seeing or hearing about a product called CBD that purportedly has the power to ease pain and calm the senses. Some even say that CBD oil may help relieve the pain and tension of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJD. Temporomandibular joint […]
We’ve all heard the American Dental Association recommendations to brush our teeth twice a day and floss daily. But for some people, this is easier said than done. That’s because for many people, flossing isn’t always practical – or possible. For starters, flossing often requires reaching and contorting into the […]