For some people, inhalers are a part of everyday life. Maybe you live with a condition like asthma, making the use of a handy medicine dispenser a regular occurrence for you. You’re probably aware of how to care for your inhaler, but what about your oral health? Did you know that … [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...]
Breaking Bad Habits: Teeth Are Not Tools
Everyone has done it at one time or another. You’re away from your scissors and you need to open something. Why not use your pearly whites? We’ll tell you why it’s time to break those bad habits. The enamel on your teeth is one of the hardest substances in your body. … [Read more...]
Crowded or Crooked Teeth in Older Adults
Our teeth determine how our mouth functions. Since we are no longer gnawing on dinosaur bones, our jaws have become smaller, but our teeth have remained the same. When our mouths are too small to accommodate our teeth, it contributes to crooked or crowded teeth. When our … [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...]
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