While many think of Halloween as a day reserved just for children, many adults with an invite to a Halloween party this month will get their own chance to put the costume on and have a little fun when the street lights come on this October 31st. With that in mind, we thought it wise to suggest a few minor precautions for you to consider so no harm may befall you this All Hallows’ Eve. Read more
The Link Between Gum Disease and Your Heart: Fact or Fiction?
For years we’ve heard how the plaque we allow to develop in our mouths has a habit of traveling to other parts of our bodies and collecting there as well – namely in the arteries and vessels of our hearts and brains. We learned that oral plaque is linked to all sorts of diseases from Alzheimer’s and stroke, to diabetes and heart disease, and that regular dental maintenance can not only protect our teeth, but our vascular health as well. Well, as it turns out, that’s not exactly the entire picture. Read more
Stressed about a Gummy Smile? Did You Know it Can Be Corrected?
The amount of gum tissue we possess, just like how much hair we have on our heads, is merely a matter of personal anatomy – some of us just have more of it than others. If you are unhappy with your smile though, and consider yourself to have “too much” gum tissue, there are a few ways to relieve you of a gummy smile. Let’s take a look at the three most common options Read more
Beer, Wine and Whisky? Good or Bad for Your Mouth?
Those of us who enjoy an adult beverage from time to time are, no doubt, privy to the research that suggests such consumption is, surprisingly – good for us! Of course, with every endorsement of a habit that might not really be “too” good for us, there is “but” in there somewhere. And when it comes to alcohol, there is little debate that whether it’s whisky, beer or wine, alcohol just isn’t that great for your oral health. So if you’re drinking more these days to help your heart, you may want to re-think that strategy a bit. Let’s take a look at why. Read more