Great article from Smart Guy .. Tooth Erosion | Can Be Avoided https://www.smartguy.com/index.asp?id=920&c=Tooth-Erosion Tooth Erosion Everybody remembers the urban legend about a glass of soda that if someone takes a tooth that he has just lost (the legend only works for the very young) and drops it in a glass of Coca – Cola, by morning it will be dissolved. …
The Link Between Diabetes and Gum Disease
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. Its links to heart disease and stroke have been well-publicized. But did you know it’s also linked to diabetes? That means every time you pick up your toothbrush or wind that floss around your fingers, you’re saving a whole lot more than just your smile. Here’s …
February is Heart Health Month
Healthy Gums- Healthy Heart Oral Health is Overall Health, from the MDS On Heart Disease and Stroke … “Did you know that the plaque that develops on your teeth is the same plaque that causes heart attacks?” view this important publication from the MDS in PATIENT INFORMATION on our website: https://www.longwood-dental.com/clinic/longwood-dental/forms/oral_health.pdf
Video: Whoopi Goldberg on The View – Gum Disease- It can kill you!
This video is a must see .. she is hilarious. But her message is sincere and serious!! Check out the link below .. Whoopi Goldberg talks about Gum Disease – It can kill you! Whoopi’s personal experience with gum disease sheds light on how serious it can be and how easily it can be prevented. Whoopi Goldberg talks about Gum …
Eating Healthier with Iron Chef – CAT CORA
You don’t have to give up great flavor .. or .. great food here’s a little help … CAT CORA: “Reducing fat, sugar and calories doesn’t have to mean reducing flavor. You just need to know the right tricks.” America’s first female Iron Chef tips for healthy eating https://www.deardoctor.com/inside-the-magazine/issue-18/cat-cora/
From the Mass Dental Society: Gum Disease – a major cause of tooth loss …
From the Massachusetts Dental Society: If you notice any of the following signs of gum disease, see your dentist immediately: Gums that bleed when you brush your teeth Gums that have pulled away from the teeth and are red, swollen, or tender Bad breath that doesn’t go away Pus between your teeth and gums Loose teet A change in the …
Artificial Sweeteners – Satisfying and Protecting Your Sweet Tooth
https://www.deardoctor.com/articles/artificial-sweeteners/
Need to know on diet soft drinks … it’s the “fizz” …
“Soft” Drinks Can Be Hard on Teeth! From a dental point of view, there’s nothing “soft” about so-called “soft drinks.” Many people recognize this‚ assume that it has to do with the sugar content of soft drinks‚ and figure that “diet” cola will save them from cavities. Unfortunately, both popular notions are inaccurate. Sugar does not directly damage teeth. The …
Important Information on Sports and Dental Injuries
Important information on sports injuries, for adults and kids ready to hit the field, golf course or the courts – from Dear Doctor, it includes: Immediate – Within 5 minutes – a tooth completely knocked out Urgent – Within 6 Hours – tooth is still in the mouth, but has been moved Less Urgent – Within 12 Hours – teeth …