Dental care is essential to everyone when trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Do you have a loved one who is a veteran and doesn’t think they can afford dental care? Delta Dental of Virginia may be able to help. Read on for what Delta Dental of Virginia has to offer and learn … [Read more...]
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Brushing and Flossing with Arthritis Pain
Our mouths need dental care day and night, so it’s important to find a way to make that happen. Brushing and flossing with arthritis in the hands can be painful, but avoiding daily care only leads to more pain. Ignoring oral health can lead to gum disease, cavities … [Read more...]
Why is My Tongue Sore?! Reasons and Solutions
There’s a variety of possible reasons for tongue pain, and a bitten tongue is only one of them. Most tongue injuries actually happen for other reasons. Here are the most common causes for tongue pain and how to find tongue pain relief: Tongue Trauma It seems like the tongue … [Read more...]
Specialize in Geriatric Dental Care at Your Practice | What it Takes and Why You Should
The number of individuals in the US that are 65 and older has grown more than any other age group in the US. In fact, the older adult age group has had more growth than its younger populations combined! Did you know that older adults 65 years of age and older are expected to make … [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...]