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Five Reasons to Choose Dental Implants for Tooth Replacement

Five Reasons to Choose Dental Implants for Tooth Replacement The benefits of dental implants go beyond your dinner plate. That might seem like a strange insight but the ability to eat and chew your food following tooth loss is nothing to ignore. It’s one perspective (among many) that highlights the restorative and overall health benefits…

Oral Bacteria Linked to Risk of Stroke

Brain researchers demonstrate the importance of oral health in stroke. In a study of patients who have gone to the hospital for an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), it has been discovered that 26 percent were found to have specific oral bacterium in their saliva, cnm-positive Streptococcus mutans. The researchers also evaluated MRI’s of study subjects for…

Learn more about Invisalign

Straighter teeth, better health. Periodontal Disease: If you have been diagnosed with periodontal (gum) disease, you’re not alone. An estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some form of gum disease, ranging from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. Not…

Don’t Let Your Teeth Flunk College!

College life is challenging. Baggy-eyed, you gulp down a soda on your way to that 7 A.M. class and a bag of chips when you cram late at night for a midterm. On-the-run choices, stress and hit-and-miss oral care can cause your to weaken and decay. Studies show that college students have a high incidence…

Dealing with TMJ Disorder

By Katherine Kam WebMD Feature Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Temporomandibular disorders are a group of problems that cause pain and poor function in the jaw joint and the muscles responsible for jaw movement. They’re also called TMD, or TMJ (short for temporomandibular joint) disorders. Signs of Trouble When symptoms of TMD surface, they…

Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Sleep Apnea may be more common than you think. The signs and symptoms of obstructive and central sleep apneas overlap, sometimes making the type of sleep apnea more difficult to determine. The most common signs and symptoms of obstructive and central sleep apneas include: Excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia) Loud snoring, which is usually more prominent…

Gum Disease may be Treatable with Bioceramic Material

I know this sounds boring but it is actually very interesting!!! Gum disease is a major cause of bone and tooth loss, and can also raise the risk of heart attack or stroke. Recent research has revealed that silicon nitride – a ceramic material used in spinal implants could lead to effective new types of gum…

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