The common adage, "You are what you eat" is proving to be more true than many thought possible. We are seeing this continually being validated as there are many more chemicals and preservatives in our food now than ever before. These chemicals have many observable...

There has been an understanding that periodontal disease and heart disease were linked but it wasn't until just recently that scientists finally figured out why this connection exists. This two are correlated directly from a a pathogen that scientists have isolated...

Oral health is essential and what you put in your mouth is a huge factor as to how healthy your mouth is. Making sure to brush and floss regularly is absolutely important but switching out some unhealthy foods for these three food and drink items will make a...

Despite some recent articles that may have claimed otherwise, scientists are banding together to make sure that it is known that right now the only correlation between dental care and Alzheimer's is that good oral health is linked to good overall health. There have...

When you open your mouth to be examined by a dental professional, do you ever wonder what your dentist can see? It's more than just your teeth. When you open your mouth, a dentist can ascertain so many things about your overall health simply by seeing or smelling what...

For most people, going to the dentist can sometimes be an unpleasant experience. For 1 in 4, it becomes awkward when the dentist asks if you've been flossing regularly because 25% lie and say they do floss regularly when that is the farthest thing from the truth! And...

Oral hygiene is always incredible important and a large factor in overall health but when you are pregnant it also influences the health of your baby. Dental work during pregnancy has been studied for years to determine whether or not it is safe to undergo or if you...

Periodontitis is defined as "inflammation of the tissue around the teeth, often causing shrinkage of the gums and loosening of the teeth". Periodontitis is a very serious yet common disease that many suffer and is caused by poor oral hygiene. This disease actually...

Teeth have always been an amazing indication for the general health and wellbeing of a human. They can provide a stunning look into history and can even help us predict what is in store for an individual. Recently, scientists have discovered a piece of 400,000 year...

Being self conscious about your smile because of the appearance of your teeth is an all too upsetting reality that a good majority of Americans face every day. They actively have to monitor their joy because of insecurity. With the technology and care that is...