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 […]
One of the most confusing topics for dentist’s over the last 10 or so years has been the practice of premedication with antibiotics prior to dental visits. For a while there it seemed like the guidelines changed every year or two. The basic idea behind premedication with antibiotics is that when certain dental procedures are […]
Burning mouth syndrome literally causes a burning sensation or scalded feeling in your mouth, usually on the tongue, but can also be anywhere else. Oftentimes this is accompanied with a metallic taste or sometimes a loss of taste. This sensation varies from a constant problem to one that comes and goes. Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) has […]
This is not a topic most people like to talk about and understandably so. That’s probably why you’re here and not asking someone else what to do! Before we get to how to effectively treat thrush, let’s take a look at exactly what thrush is. What is Thrush? Thrush is an overgrowth of a yeast […]
Acid reflux (also known as GERD or heartburn) occurs when acid from your stomach moves upward through your esophagus. This causes a burning pain in your chest that can spread all the way up into your throat. Some of this acid can make its way all the way up in your mouth where over time […]
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 […]
It has been said that if the eyes are the window to the soul then the mouth is the window to your body. For a long time there has been a big disconnect between dentistry and medicine. The new paradigm, which is starting to be recognized by most professionals, is that there is very significant […]
Here’s what you need to know about your dental health while being pregnant… X-Rays It isn’t unusual for a dentist to limit x-rays during pregnancy but don’t fear if x-rays are needed. Studies have shown that with the use of a lead apron, there is no exposure to the baby at all. Check out our […]
Before we can talk about how safe dental x-rays are, we need to know what types of x-rays dentists take. I’ve included the average radiation dose with each one (this varies based on the type of equipment used). Check at the bottom of this page for what these dosages actually mean in comparison to other sources […]
Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which a person stops breathing multiple times an hour. The number of times you stop breathing can range anywhere from 5-60 times an hour. There are very significant health problems related to sleep apnea one of which is death. One study of people with severe sleep apnea, found […]