No oral symptom should be ignored – ever! Every oral health symptom is a warning that something abnormal is happening in the oral cavity and, if that warning isn’t heeded, it could lead to something far more serious. The important thing to be aware of here is that what happens in the mouth is not [...]
Oral health can no longer be separated from overall health. Unless you are free of dental disease, particularly gum disease - and the other oral health issues that harm overall health - you can never be truly healthy. Gum Disease Gum disease can increase the risk and severity of many more serious health problems, [...]
The majority of dental patients are now aware that smoking is bad for their health. Smoking is linked to many different medical problems and, in some cases, fatal diseases. However, many patients still don't realize the damage that smoking does to their mouth, gums, and teeth.Smoking can/will lead to tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss, [...]
