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Tooth Ache? A Cavity Is Not Always The Cause.
When a tooth ache occurs, most people assume it is due to a cavity. While this may, indeed, be the case, a tooth ache can emerge for other reasons as well. These include: Tooth’s Interior – In addition to a a cavity, a tooth ache can occur from a crack in the tooth, a fractured…
Read MoreHealthy Gums Aid Immune System
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are taking a number of measures to avoid exposure to the virus. Wearing masks in public, frequent hand washing, and wiping surfaces with antibacteria cleaners has become commonplace. During this time, people who are elderly or ill are urged to be especially cautious due to having a more compromised immune…
Read MoreHow Smoking Compromises Your Smile.
If you’ve already started your New Year’s resolution list for 2020, good for you! Being proactive with self-improvement goals helps you get the process started with a higher potential for success. According to Forbes.com, “Studies have shown that less than 25% of people actually stay committed to their resolutions after just 30 days, and only…
Read MoreA Dry Mouth Increases Risks For Oral Health Problems.
Saliva is more than just moisture in the mouth. It is also the first stage of the digestive process and helps you to chew and speak. Having a dry mouth on occasion happens to all of us. Occasional dry mouth may be caused from consuming alcoholic beverages or coffee. The aging process can leave people…
Read MoreStart Early To Help Your Child Enjoy Lasting Advantages of Healthy Smiles.
There are few things that “light up” one’s day more than the happy smile of a child. Those precious smiles and their gleeful laughter are like potent doses of mood boosters, especially to parents and grandparents. As a Demotte IN dentist who sees all ages of dental patients, the “little ones” in our patient family…
Read MoreHave Healthy Gums To Lower Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease
It seems we all know (or know of) someone who has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Whether it’s the afflicted individual or family member of someone with Alzheimer’s, we witness what a devastating disease this is to entire families. The World Health Organization cites that about 36 million people globally are affected by Alzheimer’s disease.…
Read MoreDon’t Let Arthritis Complicate Your Oral Health.
In the U.S., the number one cause of adult tooth loss is periodontal (gum) disease. According to the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), over 47 percent of American adults are living with some level of gum disease. For those who are 65 and older, this figure jumps to 70 percent. As devastating as…
Read MoreDental Implants Can Replace Teeth, For Life!
The human body is designed to provide us with two sets of teeth during our lifetimes. We begin with a set of “baby teeth” (known as primary teeth) as we start to eat chewable foods and to aid in speech. As small bodies grow rapidly, a new “permanent” set of teeth emerges to replace the…
Read MoreCola. Soda. Pop. “Soft Drinks” Are HARD On Your Smile.
Advertising would have you think that a cola is a refreshing drink. And, we seem to buy it. It’s estimated that nearly half of all people in the U.S. drink soda every day and Americans consume 7.5 billion gallons each year. But, should you be drinking it? As a dentist, I want you to know the…
Read MoreOral Bacteria At The Root Of Bad Breath, Gum Disease, Cavities, Etc.
We all know that when a cut is not kept clean it can become infected because bacteria has amassed – right? Then, it should also be clear that an overload of bacteria in your mouth could lead to problems. But, the connection isn’t always obvious – until something becomes painful. When a tooth aches because…
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