Posts Tagged ‘ Oral Health ’

5 Worst Foods For Your Breath

No one wants to be that person—foul smelling breath is a social faux pas. Even if you practice great dental hygiene, bad breath can still sneak in. There are a few foods out there that will leave your breath smelling…less than desirable. If you’re going to be in close courters with someone, avoid these foods. […]

What Your Tongue Says About Your Overall Health

What does a healthy tongue look like? A healthy tongue should be pink and covered in papillae (or small nodules). Any change in your tongue’s appearance or any pain could mean something more about your oral health or your overall health. When you go through your nightly routine, be sure to check your tongue. Notice […]

How To Prevent Dry Mouth

Dry mouth or xerostomia occurs when your salivary glands aren’t producing enough saliva, leaving your mouth feel dry and uncomfortable. It can be caused by many different factors—medications, other health issues, stress, nutritional deficiencies, etc. Changing a few of your oral health care habits and eating habits may be able to solve the problem for […]

Cavity Prevention Tips

A cavity is tooth decay. Over time, a cavity can create a hole in a tooth. If left untreated, decay will continue to spread and worsen. Cavities can be painful, but they can also go unnoticed. Cavity treatments usually include a filling that will prevent decay growth and allow you to return to your everyday […]

How Oral Health Impacts Overall Health

What Your Oral Health Says About Your Overall Health You may not think that your oral health is connected to your overall health, but it can be. Your body is all connected. What is going on in your mouth can impact what is going on in the rest of your body. If there are health […]

Signs of Gum Disease

What is Gum Disease? Gum disease is an infection that is a result of poor dental hygiene. Gum disease starts as gingivitis and then becomes periodontitis. Gum disease is very common and easily prevented. At certain stages, it can be reversible. If left untreated gum disease can lead to tooth loss, and even leave you […]

8 Worst Habits For Your Oral Health

Your oral health isn’t just dependent on your brushing and flossing habits. There is more than can affect it. Take note of these bad habits that may be harming your teeth or mouth. You could avoid future oral health problems by cutting out a few of these! 1.Biting Your Nails Biting your nails is a […]

Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer

Oral cancer includes cancer in the lips, tongue, cheeks, the floor of the mouth, sinuses, throat, and hard and soft palates. Cancer is an uncontrollable growth of cells—these cells invade and damage tissue. Oral cancer is often manifest in a sore that will not go away. Common Oral Cancer Symptoms: Jaw swelling Change in voice […]