gum disease
How 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 MoreGum Recession Increases Risks For Cavities, Gum Disease.
When we hear the term, “long in the tooth,” it generally has to do with old age. Long teeth of animals, horses in particular, are thought to indicate an advanced age. Teeth really don’t get longer with age, however. They appear to be longer due to several factors that reduce the position of gum tissue,…
Read MoreReplace Missing Teeth Whether Visible Or Not
Losing a tooth is a bigger deal than what is merely visible in a smile. But, that’s a pretty big deal! Of course, a tooth that is obviously missing in a smile can detract from facial appearance. However, studies have shown a tooth that is absent in a smile also impacts how an individual is…
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 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…
Read MoreIf You’re Afraid Of Dental Visits, Let Us Help.
Just about everyone is afraid of something. Some of us are terrified of snakes. Others are afraid of spiders. Some people are scared of dogs. Symptoms of fear are natural reactions to something that causes the brain to send a warning signal. For example, if a mean dog bit you when you were a child,…
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