by drronsonreeves | Apr 20, 2012 | Blog
Dental Health and Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. Occasional teeth grinding, medically called bruxism, does not usually cause harm, but when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis the teeth can be damaged...
by drronsonreeves | Apr 19, 2012 | Blog
Do you really want to avoid cavities in your teeth? Try massaging them with a high-fluoride toothpaste after lunch. “Rubbing toothpaste onto your teeth increases the fluoride protection by 400%,” says Anna Nordström, dentist, PhD and researcher at the...
by drronsonreeves | Apr 18, 2012 | Blog
Oral bacteria that escape into the bloodstream are able to cause blood clots and trigger life-threatening endocarditis. Further research could lead to new drugs to tackle infective heart disease, say scientists who recently presented their work at the Society for...
by drronsonreeves | Apr 16, 2012 | Blog
Maintaining good oral health will benefit your appearance and the health of your body on a whole. Read on for 9 easy tips to keep your mouth happy. Drink fluoridated water and use a fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride’s protection against tooth decay works at all...
by drronsonreeves | Apr 14, 2012 | Blog
Toothbrushing is such an ingrained habit, few people think twice about it. But as with any habit, you can get sloppy, and that can lead to cavities and gum disease. Here, dentists and oral health experts point out 10 common toothbrushing mistakes and how to fix them....
by drronsonreeves | Apr 14, 2012 | Blog
Good oral hygiene results in a mouth that looks and smells healthy. This means: Your teeth are clean and free of debris Gums are pink and do not hurt or bleed when you brush or floss Bad breath is not a constant problem If your gums do hurt or bleed...