Does Kissing Your Baby's Lips Cause Cavities?

Posted on 5 February 2015

When mothers hold their newborn babies, it is quite normal and natural for them to continuously kiss them. While this may seem like an innocent activity, kissing your baby could cause him or her to develop cavities. This occurs because of the bacteria you can spread to the child through your saliva, but there are ways to prevent this from happening. How Does This Happen? Every time you kiss your baby's lips, there is a chance that your saliva will get inside the child's mouth. [Read More]

Smokeless Tobacco: An Emerging Cause Of Gum Disease In Teens

Posted on 20 January 2015

The relationship between smoking and gum disease is pretty well known. You've probably seen pictures of long-time smokers with gaping gums and missing teeth. More than likely, your teen has seen many of these images in anti-smoking campaigns around school and on television. Smoking is undoubtedly one of the worst things anyone can do for their gums (and for their overall health), but there is another concerning behavior popping up among teens: using smokeless tobacco. [Read More]

3 Ways To Fight Gum Disease From The Inside

Posted on 15 January 2015

Having a strong genetic predisposition for gum disease or a chronic disease are risk factors that are beyond your control. If you know that you are at an increased risk of developing gum disease, in addition to regular dental visits, find ways to put the odds in your favor by reducing your risk with changes in your diet and lifestyle. Incorporate More Antioxidants Gum disease is a type of inflammation that mainly affects your gums, but in severe cases can affect your heart. [Read More]

Overcoming A Fear Of Dental Appointments With Sedation Dentistry

Posted on 18 December 2014

While the majority of adults experience some level of anxiety about receiving dental care, up to ten percent have full-blown dental phobia. While regular dental appointments are essential to excellent oral health and most procedures do not cause pain, many adults and children still fear seeing their dentist. If the thought of going to the dentist fills you with apprehension, you should consider receiving oral health care from a dental practice that offers sedation dentistry. [Read More]

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Manage Your Dental Problems One Tip at a Time

When it comes to my teeth, I try to spend as much time as possible taking care of them. I even watch what I eat and drink during the day. I wasn't always so vigilant about my dental care. In fact, I used to spend as little time as possible brushing and flossing. But after a dentist found five cavities in my molars, I do all I can to maintain a healthy mouth. Once tooth decay begins, it can be unstoppable without the proper treatment. My blog talks about tooth decay and how it affects adults, teens, and children today. You may even learn to recognize the early signs of gum disease, a condition that can potentially affect your heart and other organs. Thanks for reading.

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