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Oral Care and Alzheimer’s Disease: Is There a Connection?
Is there a connection between oral care and Alzheimer's? Some scientists believe there is. Caring for our teeth yields a lot of benefits and prevents quite a few serious conditions. We get to enjoy healthy, strong, functional teeth, and many of us feel more confident...
What Parents Need To Know About Kids with TMJ
Your jaw is far more delicate and complex than you might think. Our jaws, particularly our temporomandibular joints, are responsible for chewing, speaking, and simply opening and closing our mouths. Complications with the temporomandibular joint are called TMJ...
Do You Have Dry Mouth?
Do you feel like no matter what you do, your mouth is always dry? You could have a chronic dry mouth that can affect your oral health and be bothersome to boot. It can cause tooth decay and speed up its progression as well. Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, occurs...
Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer
Oral cancer is cancer that develops anyplace in the mouth or its surrounding area. Signs and symptoms of oral cancer may not always be evident. This kind of cancer can occur even in places you might not have considered, like: Inside of cheeks Lips Gums Roof of the...
3 Do’s and 1 Don’t for Tooth Brushing
Are you afraid of the dentist? Perhaps you'll be less fearful if you show up to the dentist's office with bright and clean teeth. To keep your teeth in tip-top condition, here are several tips that will improve your daily tooth brushing. If you want to preserve your...
Medications and Oral Health
Did you know that your medications and oral health are linked? Many medications, both those prescribed by the doctor and over the counter (OTC), can affect your oral health. It is essential that the dentist knows the medications you are taking so that they can offer...