While World No Tobacco Day came and went May 21, the message behind this important global holiday remains. Tobacco-related deaths continue to increase around the planet, and so too do the negative effects of tobacco on our health. From firsthand, secondhand and even thirdhand illnesses,...
Our teeth are pretty interesting, aren’t they? They’re covered in enamel, which, though irreplaceable, is the strongest substance in the entire body. They’re strong enough to apply 200 pounds of pressure (that's more than most of us can bench-press) and they’re apparently used for a...
While researchers race around the clock to find a cure or develop a vaccine for COVID-19, many around the world are left wondering what they can do to reduce their risk of catching and spreading the deadly illness. While we know that maintaining appropriate distance...
There’s no question that nursing homes have been hit hard by COVID-19. With an aged population, many of whom have underlying health conditions and live in close quarters, nursing homes have seen the spread of COVID-19 among seniors skyrocket, often disproportionately to the rest of...
When it comes to your mouth, there’s some confusing terminology floating around, such as the term "oral microbiome." While it may sound complicated, your oral microbiome is just the colonies of microscopic organisms living in your mouth. Some of them are good bacteria, and some...
You may have heard that your oral health is a gateway to the health of the rest of your body. Truly, when you have oral health problems, your entire body can suffer. That’s because the "oral biome" is often the first stop for good and...
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,...
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...
As we age, many health issues can arise - especially in our mouths. Periodontal disease, lost teeth and receding gums are just a few oral health issues that many people face as they get older. Worse yet, these conditions can be both painful and dangerous...
Miami and Coral Gables, FL Thousands of Americans undergo heart surgery every single day. Any form of heart surgery is a serious medical procedure, and if you're scheduled for an operation of this type, you need to make specific preparations. Seeing your dentist needs to be...
