The Connection between Hormones and Oral Health in Women

Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene

Hormonal Imbalance can affect Oral Health in Women In a recent article, it is believed that hormonal imbalance happens at five major stages in a woman’s life. These changes are believed to have a direct adverse effect on women’s oral health. How can Oral Health in Women be affected by Hormonal Imbalance? Whether it’s puberty,…

Physical Fitness is good for Teeth and Gums Too!

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What’s good for General Health is good for Teeth and Gums Physical exercise affects our muscles, heart, lungs and teeth and gums. When you are going to work out, don’t forget that your mouth is also connected to your body for the all around benefits of regular exercise. Increase Physical Activity to Reduce Periodontitus A…

Vitamins for Healthy Teeth and Gums

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Teeth and Gums Need More than Good Hygiene Although good oral hygiene is necessary for healthy teeth and gums, what you eat and the vitamins supplied by your foods are equally as important for maintaining good oral health. Unfortunately, many times our diets do not provide the nutrients and vitamins necessary for maintaining healthy teeth and…

Diabetes and Gum Disease

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Diabetes Increases Susceptibility to Infection According to a clinical study by Diabetes Journals, diabetes is an important risk factor in progressive periodontitis infections, commonly referred to as gum disease. The infection, or lesions, can cause severe deterioration resulting in the destruction of supporting bone and tissue that surround and support the teeth. The Connection between Diabetes…

Should You Consider Replacing Your Silver Fillings?

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The Debate over Silver Fillings for Cavities If you’re a baby-boomer, there’s no doubt you have silver fillings in some of your teeth. According to USA Today, silver fillings, also known as amalgam fillings, contain mercury and some have suggested replacing silver fillings with composite fillings. The USA Today article states that both the ADA…

A Healthy Smile – A Healthy Life

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Can A Bright Smile Boost Your Mood? The answer is yes!  And a bright, healthy smile can do more for your health than boost your mood. Your emotional and physical health can be improved by the appearance of your smile. Look in the mirror. If your smile shows dull, uneven colored teeth or missing teeth,…

Professional Dental Cleanings and Checkups Can Save Your Life

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Good Oral Health is Good Overall Health Adding regular dental checkups and dental cleanings will accomplish many good things to help save you money and, potentially, save your life. Advanced research proves time and again that a regular dental checkups and regularly scheduled professional cleanings can prevent a myriad of other health problems. Why Good…