Prescribed medications serve a purpose to help us manage a disease, ease pain, or heal from injury. In 2021, the Health Policy Institute reported that about 66% of U.S. adults were taking at least one prescription drug per day. More than 260 million users take...
Just as poor dental habits can contribute to health issues, good dental habits can identify underlying health issues before other symptoms occur. The mouth is often the first muscular organ in the body to send a signal when something isn’t quite right. Here are 6...
The mouth often serves as the first warning sign that there is a health issue elsewhere in the body. Today, we are discussing celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disease in which the immune system responds to the consumption of gluten (wheat, rye, barley) by attacking...
How do you know if an ache in your mouth requires a standard dental appointment or if it is an emergency? An urgent dental situation can be caused by sudden trauma or a serious infection. In certain cases, waiting until open office hours may not...
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all adults in the United States have some form of cardiovascular disease. Among the many causes that point to heart health issues, periodontal disease has been shown to be a significant predictor of certain coronary events....
Every day we brush our teeth, we floss, and we rinse. In our most diligent state, we visit the dentist twice per year for a more thorough cleaning and checkup to ensure the health of our mouth. However, even with the most committed dental hygiene...
Your dentist has advised that you need to have your wisdom teeth removed, but you’re not sure why. Also known as the third molar, wisdom teeth often need extraction even in the absence of pain. In fact, nearly 85% of adults have had their wisdom...
There are some celebrities that make the rumpled bed head hairstyle look good. Rod Stewart. Mick Jagger. We know them for their voices and iconic songs as much as we do for their signature looks. But when your toothbrush develops a bad case of bed...
In our continuing series on the impact of dental health to systemic diseases, this month we are discussing the direct link between periodontal disease and diabetes. It is well-documented within scientific and medical communities that a committed dental care routine can positively affect glycemic control....
Fall is here, and Winter is shortly approaching. We welcome the beauty of autumn-colored leaves and coolness of freshly fallen. But there is another season lurking around; one we try to avoid – cold and flu season. Starting in November, cold and flu season can...
