If you wander through your local health foods store or Asian market, you’ll likely come across a section full of teas that claim to provide all kinds of health benefits. There are slimming teas, teas that offer clarity, healing, or caffeine-free energy, and, of course, there are teeth that are supposed to help your oral health. But do these really work?
Read Dental StoryAccording to new research from Yale University, the more dentists in a place, the lower the rate of obesity. Researchers found that for every additional dentist per 10,000 people in a county, there was a 1% drop in adult obesity rates. But can dentists really lower obesity rates?
Read Dental StoryOne of the biggest questions about gum disease is not just whether it’s linked to the health of the rest of your body (we know it is), but whether treating gum disease actually improves health in these other areas. We’ve seen it for heart disease, and now, it seems, it’s true for prostate health.
Read Dental StoryThe link between gum disease and other serious maladies is becoming clearer. From cancer to diabetes complications, the importance of overall dental health cannot be overstated. And now a new study is strengthening the link between Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Read Dental StoryFirst of all, let us congratulate the Los Angeles Dodgers on making the postseason this week with a victory on Wednesday night. However, we were disappointed to see that, among the shenanigans in the locker room after the game, outfielder Yasiel Puig took the opportunity to be a really bad role model and open beer bottles with his teeth.
Read Dental StoryNo one should be going to the emergency room (ER) for dental care. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize how important dental care is, and they don’t invest in it. When serious dental problems arise, a visit to the ER is the only option.
Read Dental StoryMost people know that brushing and flossing, and regular dental appointments are key to fighting gum disease. But did you know that certain foods can help fight it? Whether you already have gum disease or you want to take extra action to prevent it, the following foods can aid in the fight against the number one cause of tooth loss.
Read Dental StoryAlong with vegetarianism, another popular diet for losing weight and improving health is a low-carb diet. Diets such as Atkins or the South Beach Diet advocate cutting carbohydrates considerably from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recommendations. However, does changing your diet in this way put your teeth at risk? A low-carb diet can be great for your teeth, but it can have an unpleasant side effect of bad breath.
Read Dental StoryTrench mouth is a kind of gum disease that is different from normal periodontitis. It’s an acute infection, which means it can be triggered quickly and can also quickly cause serious damage to your gums and teeth. If you suspect trench mouth, you need to periodontist immediately.
Read Dental StoryGum Inflammation Treatment Beverly Hills CAhe Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that almost half of all Americans aged 30 and older suffer from advanced gum disease, periodontitis. That’s about 64.7 million people, and if you live in Beverly Hills, California, you may be one of them.
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