Does your mouth often feel like this picture? If so, you may be struggling with dry mouth (medically known as xerostomia). There are a lot of different reasons for dry mouth and an equal number of oral health problems that go along with it. I’m going to show you what causes dry mouth, what some of […]
Did you know that one of the single most destructive habits for your oral health (and overall health) is using tobacco products? Cigarettes and other forms of tobacco have been linked to gum disease, oral cancer, heart disease, lung disease, and many other health problems. Quitting just this one habit (easier said than done of […]
Most people have been told that they shouldn’t do drugs because it could ruin their health, their relationships, their job, school, or even kill them. We’re going to add one more problem to that list. You could lose your teeth too. A variety of drugs can impact the health of your teeth, gums, and the […]
Most kids are so excited when they loose their last baby tooth. They think they’ll never have to deal with a loose tooth again. Unfortunately there are some situations where you’ll find that one of your adult teeth is actually loose too. Gum Disease Gum disease is the most common reason for loose teeth. Over […]
One common question I get, especially from some of my older patients, is why they have dark spaces in between their teeth. Dentists usually call these “black triangles” and they tend to appear as you get older but can appear at any age. Black triangles can appear for several reasons. Bone loss around your teeth. […]
It seems like every day that a new study comes out with another link between dental health and overall health. There is still a pretty big disconnect between dental and medical providers but hopefully that will continue to change as more and more evidence comes out. The latest study to come out is from the […]
Many previous studies have found a link between periodontal disease and heart disease. The exact link between the two still isn’t entirely clear but it is thought that the constant low level inflammation in the gum tissue raises the level of certain inflammatory chemicals throughout your body. This can be a significant contributor in the […]
This is a patient of mine. He’s about 30 years old and as you can see has severely receded gums. This is probably one of the worst cases I’ve seen in several years. His receded gums are a result of brushing too hard. The root surfaces of all of his teeth have some level of […]
Article Updated February 24th, 2017. So it’s been a couple of years since your last dental cleaning and you go into the dental office. They take a bunch of x-rays and stick a sharp little probe all around your gums all the while calling out random numbers. Then they sit you up and explain to […]