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...]
Babies with Bad Breath?!
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be one of those things that people don’t know they have unless someone else tells them. It can be caused by a number of factors and is often embarrassing or frustrating. But bad breath in babies, while still caused by many of the same … [Read more...]
The Silent Health Assassin | Periodontal, Gum Disease Attacks the Whole Body
Did you know that the health of your mouth is connected to overall health? Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is one example of an oral health problem that can affect the whole body. Think of it as a silent health assassin —it is often considered a painless condition until it … [Read more...]
Dental Health of Older Adults [Infographic]
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Historically, tooth loss was simply part of getting old. Before dentists encouraged preventive care for our smiles, missing teeth were a common, almost expected, aspect of aging. But today, we have more power to keep our natural teeth than ever before. Tooth loss has declined … [Read more...]
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