Smoking, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle are common risk factors that most people associate with heart disease. However, the most recent research has established a connection between oral health and cardiovascular disease. According to the researchers, most patients who suffer from gum disease stand a higher risk for heart disease. What’s The Link Between Oral Health…
A periodontal disease is an advanced form of gum disease that attacks tissue and bone around the teeth. Good oral hygiene and a healthy diet are not enough to prevent this illness as several other variables increase a person’s risk. Several treatment options exist, including dental procedures that clean the affected teeth below the gum…
Previously, dental appointments for a crown, veneer or dental implant required multiple visits to our office. These visits included: taking X-rays with higher radiation, goopy impressions, waiting for a laboratory to create a final restoration, and finally, an appointment for the permanent restoration. Thanks to advancements in dental technology, beautiful dental crowns and even porcelain…
You may have some tooth pain. Your gums may bleed a little after your floss. You may have pain in your jaw. Some oral health problems can be treated at home, but others cannot. How do you know if these issues are serious enough to see a dentist? Lack of oral health care leads…
If you had a tooth that pained you and got a filling, know that caring for dental fillings is a simple process but an important one. You want to take good care of that bad tooth to prevent further decay. After your dentist removes the damaged or decayed part of the teeth, they will patch…
Dental braces are mechanical devices used by orthodontists to correct misaligned and crowded teeth. Braces are mostly applied during the early teenage years. However, this does not mean adults cannot benefit from braces as well. The main objective of braces is to align jaws and dental formula to produce a pleasing smile and an even…
What comes to your mind when you imagine an aesthetically compelling person? One key attribute is the aspect of fantastic teeth. Everyone understands that having a bright white and clean smile is essential to your looks. There are strong links between attraction and white teeth in a cosmopolitan state like New York and other dynamic…
Your oral health contributes to your overall health. Even though it is hard to believe, your dental health plays a key role in your general health and well-being. Ineffective dental care can cause significant health problems that seem unrelated to oral care. Yet conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular ailments, dementia, and stroke can result from…
Your teeth are perhaps one of the best features of your image. We are all prone to noticing smiles and deriving joy from a smile as well. The beauty of your smile is mainly influenced by the beauty of your teeth. People with beautiful teeth tend to have beautiful smiles that brighten up everyone’s day….
It’s estimated that over 100 million Americans have diabetes in some form while 22 million suffer from sleep apnea, and 80% of cases with severe and moderate OSA undiagnosed. Alone, both of these conditions can lead to an impact in the daily functioning of people, but when combined (which they often are), the health complications…
