Tag Archives: Gum Disease

To Straighten Your Teeth May Be Good for Your Health

Straightening your teeth can work wonders on your smile, but did you also know it may help lower your risk of developing serious diseases?  “Crooked, crowded or unevenly spaced teeth are harder to keep clean and tend to harbor more food and bacteria,” said Dr. Jacqueline Fulop-Goodling, an orthodontics specialist in New York. “This can … Continue reading

Help Yourself Avoid the Pain and Expense of Dental Disease…

I find it to be surprising the number of people I hear from and the benefits they get from oral irrigation. However, these folks are not just using any old oral irrigator. Irrigators are not all created equal. Some have a special technology that allows them to reduce more plaque build up than others. The … Continue reading

Even Doctors Warn Their Patients That This Mouthwash Might Stain Teeth If Used Too Long!

Chlorhexidine is a powerful chemical formula that is prescribed as a mouthwash mostly after dental surgery in the United States. This mouthwash may also be prescribed for various other situations. Most often you will also receive a warning not to use it for more than two or a few weeks. This is because Chlorhexidine can … Continue reading

Do You Have Pregnancy Gingivitis

It is understandable that the excitement of pregnancy keeps you busy in many ways. A simple word of caution is recommended here: This is an especially important time to look after your dental health. Actually, some would suggest that this is the time to really pay attention to overall health and well-being. There is an … Continue reading