Unless you’re in the 4% of the population that hasn’t had a dental cavity by age 65, you’ve experienced the dreaded feeling when your dentist has told you “…there’s a cavity starting…”. It’s not what you or I want to hear (yes, Dentists also get cavities) when we go in for our dental appointments. The
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An important aspect of the dental exam is the periodontal probing. It is an examination that allows the dentist to evaluate the health of the gums and the bone supporting the foundation around the tooth. A tooth consists of a crown (visible part) and the root (not visible part) which is anchored in the bone.
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What do brushing and flossing have to do with diabetes? It’s easy to think they’re unrelated, but surprisingly diabetes has a big impact on dental health. Diabetes affects your body’s ability to process sugar. In Type 1 diabetes, the body doesn’t make enough insulin, a hormone that carries sugar from your blood to the cells
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Most of us realize that diet and exercise play an important part in keeping us healthy. But did you know that a healthy mouth is also an important part of a healthy body? Poor oral health can affect a person’s quality of life. Oral pain, missing teeth or oral infections can influence the way a
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Dental health includes not just your teeth, but also, the gums and jaw. Since a dentist can only see the visible portion of your teeth, X-rays play an important role in helping to find hidden problems. Problems include: • decay between teeth and under fillings; • bone loss that cannot be seen during a visual examination;
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