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Vaping And Gum Disease

Smoking E-cigarettes hasn’t been around for a long time. Because of this fact, there are not a wide variety of long-term studies to choose from for data on the subject. However, two professors of molecular pathobiology, from the NYU College … Continue reading

The Ways Acid Damages Teeth

If you are reading this, you probably know that sugar is bad for your teeth. Sugar buildup on the teeth promotes growth of bacteria and plaque, which can turn into tartar. Bacterial buildup can also lead to gum and tissue … Continue reading

Natural Ways To Prevent Cavities

Once formed, cavities will require professional treatment from a dentist. However, there are plenty of ways that you can stop or slow cavity formation at home. Some methods are ancient, some are newer, but all can help you maintain your … Continue reading

How Dentists Can Have A Positive Impact On Company Culture

Running your own dental practice comes with many benefits, and many challenges. One of those challenges is not unique to dentistry at all, but is fact a challenge for any company: keeping a positive company culture. Every business has the … Continue reading

How Mouth Bacteria Can Suppress Your Immune System’s Response To Viruses

Mouth health is holistic. And mouth health can certainly affect the entire body. We’ve long known that oral bacteria can be a cause of heart disease. Well, oral bacteria can also slow and hurt your body’s immune system response to … Continue reading

How Analysis Of Baby Teeth Can Help Predict Adult Mental Disorders

For years, scientists have tried to predict from childhood experiences mental disorders that may affect an adult. Typically, predicting such disorders is done through a direct study of the child’s brain or current psychological status. There is new evidence now, … Continue reading

TMJ Disorders And Headaches

What are TMJ disorders? TMJ disorders are problems with the bones and muscles of the jaw. They refer to the temporomandibular joint. This is the joint that connects your jaw bone with the skull. The muscle groups involved in the … Continue reading

Dealing With Cold Sores

How do we get cold sores? Cold sores are are caused by the Herpes simplex virus (HSV). The virus is highly contagious, so it spreads easily. It is spread by mouth to mouth contact with someone carrying HSV. It can … Continue reading

Microscopic Fungus And Oral Cancer

If you or anyone else has had cancer, you’ve probably been told about the increased risk of fungal infection during treatment. Chemotherapy and cancer medications lower your immune system’s response to various other diseases and infections. Fungal infections are no … Continue reading

Oral Health And Cognitive Decline

According to the CDC, about 48% of adults aged 20-64 have all of their permanent teeth. That is to say, 52% of adults are missing at least one tooth. At ages 20-39,  66.7 % of adults still have all of … Continue reading

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