Oral health is the window to general health. How you take care of your oral health determines how healthy your entire body is. Numerous studies conducted in favor of the importance of oral health dictate that there is a well-established link between your oral health and your systemic health. In fact, the Academy of General…

Gum disease can be a deleterious dental condition that affects a majority of people with minimal early symptoms and can progress rapidly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have quantified almost half of the American population over the age of 30 to be at risk of or already battling advanced gum disease called…

Tooth loss is a major problem faced by many. It may happen as a result of tooth decay and gum disease that ultimately rear their evil heads in, or because of an unfortunate injury or long-term oral cancer. More than 36 million Americans do not have teeth, and 120 million people in the U.S. are…

If you are currently expecting or have made it safely past a few months of your pregnancy, going to the dentist may be the last thing on your mind. However, researches claim that dental health during your pregnancy is directly correlated to your baby’s general health. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the…

Teledentistry with DENTAAPP If you are staying abreast of the ensuing mayhem in the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you will be aware that it has changed the way we perform ordinary tasks as simple as going to the dentist. The way dentists are now permitted to see you has undergone a whirlwind of…

Top 9 Foods That Are Bad For Your Teeth You may have encountered the phrase, ‘Food for health’. While we all acknowledge the benefits of specific foods and the drawbacks of some others on our body, we fail to recognize that what we eat can also affect the first thing they come in contact with,…

5 Commons Signs You Need A Root Canal Many personal anecdotes from patients have revealed the diverse use of root canal therapy in dental treatment. Root canal therapy is a popular procedure used as a measure of dental triage for a wide variety of dental issues and trauma. But among so many different kinds of…

Why is Fluoride important? Ever since we were little, we have been encouraged to choose veggies over candies or sodas, and go to bed only after we have thoroughly brushed our teeth. Parents have always maintained a firm stance on good oral health and the religious avoidance of sweets, the reason being tooth decay. Cavities…

Xerostomia: Dry Mouth Causes and Remedies Do you wake up every day like clockwise to a scratchy throat and a raspy voice that sounds way too croaky to be your own? If your mouth emulates a scratchboard with how hoarse it sounds and your throat feels swollen and chafed every morning, you may be dealing…

Pediatric Dentistry: Oral care for kids Healthy teeth and gums in young children are important for the betterment of their general well-being. While parents are often stringent about the care they seek for the healthy physical and mental growth and development of their young kids, oral health should also be at the forefront of every…