Novelist C. S. Lewis once wrote, “How incessant and great are the ills with which a prolonged old age is replete.” Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 4 out of every 5 older adults suffer from a chronic condition, and half have at least … [Read more...]
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Managing your Diabetes Helps your Oral Health
Diabetes is a condition that is very common among Americans. In fact, 1.9 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with diabetes in 2012 alone1. Managing your diabetes will not only help overall well-being, but it will help keep your oral health in tip-top shape. To help you … [Read more...]
Smoke-Free Smiles: 4 Reasons to Quit
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, accounting for nearly 480,000 deaths annually. Even though reports exclaim that cigarette smoking is at an all-time low, we are far from the goal of extinguishing an addiction with … [Read more...]
Research Studies on the Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Periodontal Bacteria
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in adults over 65 years of age. This progressive brain disorder can cause memory loss and deteriorated thinking and language skills. Changes in behavior are also common. It’s one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the … [Read more...]
Which Generation has the Best Oral Health?
Millennials seem to be responsible for quite a lot in the headlines these days, so here’s one question we’re curious about: which generations, if any, have good oral health habits? You’d think the answer was as simple as “Gen X,” “Baby Boomers,” or “Gen Y.” But, what good oral … [Read more...]
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