You probably don’t think too much about it or you may even think it’s gross, but saliva is important to your oral health. It also can give doctors clues about what’s going on in your body. Saliva is mostly water, but it also contains electrolytes, bacteria, viruses, fungi, … [Read more...]
Rates of Tooth Decay
30 -50 % of AMerican adults have moderate gum disease and 5 -15% have more serious disease. These issues can be easily solved. Make sure to visit your dentist regularly. … [Read more...]
Give Plaque Flack
Your dentist has probably told you about plaque, the sticky film that occurs naturally on your teeth. As plaque hardens on your teeth near the lining of your gums, it becomes tartar. A buildup of tartar can lead to serious gum disease. How do you know you have plaque? It’s … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Fluoridated Water
Fluoridated water has been called one of the top 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century, but there is still some trepidation about fluoridation. To help dispel the myths of fluoridation, we wanted to cover the biggest benefits of fluoridation: Access … [Read more...]