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Waco Dentist Explains Facial Collapse
June 19, 2012How Your Body Uses Calcium Approximately 90{dcbe0cd52ce35e2f156887e14605e24111ce99c14f01d3853732956d43020bdd} of your body’s calcium supply is stored in your bones and teeth. The remaining…
Read MoreThe Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth
October 14, 2011Learn about the best and worst foods for your oral health.
Read MoreDo You Scrub or Do You Brush?
October 13, 2011How hard do your brush your teeth? Do you scour energetically, like you’re scrubbing a cement floor? Do you brush like…
Read MoreReduce Your Risk of Stroke by Preventing Gum Disease
May 27, 2011As a general and family dentist, I try to stress the importance of having good oral health as much as possible to my patients. It’s clear that maintaining quality oral health is essential to optimal wellness and overall health.
The month of May is National Stroke Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to discuss why keeping your mouth healthy is so important.
In addition to being linked to health issues like tooth loss, osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s, gum disease is a leading risk factor for strokes.
Read MoreThe Truth about Teeth Causing Headaches
April 25, 2011Headaches inhibit daily activities. They range from annoying to debilitating, and can be chronic While difficult to find the cause of headaches, doctors can research a patient’s stress, diet, genetics, and lifestyle to find clues. If you suffer from chronic, severe headaches, and/or migraines, you may want to consult your dentist. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD, also referred to as TMJ) could be to blame.
Read MoreCommon Foods and Drinks That Stain Teeth
April 21, 2011People seek out cosmetic dentists to achieve the smile of their dreams. One of the most sought after treatments is teeth whitening. Teeth whitening products can be purchased over-the-counter. However, they are no match for teeth whitening treatments from a dentist.
Read MoreMen and Oral Health
March 24, 2011Unlike women, men tend to ignore health issues, including oral health issues. Oral health plays a major role in overall health. However, recent polls show that men rarely seek preventative dental care and often neglect their oral health for years.
Read MoreHarmful Dissolvable Tobacco Products
March 21, 2011Cigarettes, cigars, snuff, and dip cause cancer and other health issues. Studies now reveal that dissolvable tobacco products have the potential to cause mouth diseases, as well. These pop-into-the-mouth products replace cigarettes and other tobacco products. They are a popular alternative in social settings.
Read MoreWaco Dentist Explains How Healthy Gums May Lead to Healthy Lungs
March 18, 2011Studies have shown that gum disease contributes to diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, and Alzheimers. But did you know that gum disease may also lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia?
Read MoreCauses and Solutions for Toothaches
March 15, 2011“Toothache” generally refers to pain around the tooth or jaw. In most cases, toothaches are caused by a problem in the tooth, such as a cavity, cracked tooth, exposed tooth root, or gum disease. A toothache may also be caused by a disorder of the temporo-mandibular joint (jaw joint). Like any injury, the severity of pain can range from mild to excruciating.
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