You may have taken up a new exercise regimen because you thought it was healthy. Or maybe you wanted to look better. Visiting the gym can accomplish both these goals, but if you’re not careful, it might actually backfire. Some exercising habits can be so damaging to their teeth that they can end up suffering [...]
For many years, the link between gum disease and heart disease was controversial. Now, that controversy is largely resolved. Most doctors and dentists agree that gum disease is associated with, and likely causes, increased risk of heart problems. But now we have to ask: can we use this information to help people [...]
We’ve talked before about the link between obesity and tooth loss. We’ve also talked about the dangers of soft drinks to your teeth. Now it turns out that soft drinks are the key link between the two health problems of obesity and tooth wear. That’s according to new research [...]
We know that sugar consumption is the primary reason why people develop cavities. The rapid increase in consumption of sugary beverages is one of the chief driving forces behind rising sugar intake. This means that, despite all the increases in dental technology, we aren’t able to eliminate the risk of cavities. Now a new French [...]
A century ago, tooth brushing was the latest thing in the US. The state of oral health in the country was terrible. Our diet had changed to include much more refined sugars, and we were coming to understand how badly that was impacting our teeth and gums. Across the country, kids learned how to brush [...]
