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Crowded or Crooked Teeth in Older Adults

May 7, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

We’re straightening out the misconception that braces are just for kids. Click to learn what experts recommend for crowded or crooked teeth in older adulthood.

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...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Golden Grins

Smoke-Free Smiles: 4 Reasons to Quit

April 16, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Smoking seriously damages your body and mouth in sometimes irreversible ways. Learn the oral health risks of smoking to help you 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...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health and Fitness

Research Studies on the Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Periodontal Bacteria

April 9, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Alzheimer’s research studies

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...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Golden Grins, Health and Fitness

3 Ways You’re Brushing Wrong

March 26, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

bad brushing habits

Brushing your teeth twice a day is always recommended for keeping a healthy smile. But, bad brushing habits can leave plaque behind, cause receding gum lines and damage tooth enamel. That means your daily brushing routine could be going to waste! Here are the top three mistakes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health

Athletes Are Ruining Their Teeth – How, Why, and What to Do

March 5, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

bacteria that cause cavities

Many of us have heard throughout our lives that candy is bad for the teeth, and too much sugar will rot them out of your head. The bacteria in your mouth love to eat sugar, and they then produce acid that erodes the teeth. From cereals to sweets, we associate the bacteria that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health and Fitness

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