Morning breath is a great motivator to get us to brush in the morning – bacteria has built up during the night on our teeth, gums, and tongue…and if you are a mouth breather, then the bad breath is worse. One tip is to actually time how long you are brushing. Dental studies have shown [… Read More]

The holidays are upon us! And we all consume more food and drinks at this time of year. Here are a few feasting facts you can use for holiday mealtimes, to help keep your oral and overall health in check while you celebrate: Sweets contain sugar, which can cause tooth decay, gingivitis, and bad breath [… Read More]

For many people the thought of going to the dentist is anxiety provoking. Here are six tips that can help squelch your fear of the dentist: Meet the dentist or periodontist first for a consultation, to discuss your needs and the way the treatment will be performed. This way you can feel comfortable, confident, and [… Read More]

There could be several reasons why one might get cracks on either corner of one’s mouth. Often this is caused by excessive saliva (most commonly seen in patients with dentures), sagging facial muscles, or habits such as habitual licking of the lips. Other possible causes might be: Fungal infection or Thrush. This can be caused [… Read More]

Is chewing gum bad for you? It’s a question I hear frequently and just one example of the many myths that abound regarding oral health. Let’s review some of the more common myths — starting with that chewing gum question: Chewing gum is bad for you. Although it can be (if it contains sugar, which [… Read More]

When most of us think of fluoride, we think of the fluoride that is present in our toothpaste or in our drinking water, although not all states fluoridate their water. In the communities around the US where the water is not fluoridated, fluoride supplementation is common. There has been a debate raging in the dental [… Read More]

Patients often ask me if there are any connections between what happens in the mouth and the rest of the body. Many do not realize that bleeding gums, mouth infections, bad breath, plaque build-up, not brushing and flossing adequately, color changes in oral tissues, and irregular dental visits can all strongly affect your overall health. [… Read More]

Did you know that if you look in the mirror and really examine and look closely at your teeth, cheek, gums, and lips you can tell a lot about your oral health? Below are some common clues and what they might mean: Bleeding or red swollen gums is a classic sign of gum disease or [… Read More]

Nutrition plays a major role in the status of periodontal health.

Since periodontitis is a persistent bacterial infection causing chronic inflammation in periodontal tissues, it is suggested that it may travel through the bloodstream and increase the risk of acute cardiac syndrome.