If you have high blood pressure or heart disease, seeing your dentist is just as important as seeing your doctor. Be sure to tell your dentist if you have these heart conditions: Hypertension or high blood pressure: Drugs that lower your blood pressure can change how you … [Read more...]
It’s OK to Smoke – April Fools!
If you still smoke or use tobacco, the joke’s on you. Tobacco is not only bad for your overall health – it puts your dental health in jeopardy too. Statistics don’t lie. About 1 in every 5 deaths is linked to tobacco use, according to the Centers for Disease Control and … [Read more...]
Top Health Risks Affecting Americans’ Oral Health
Do you ever have those days when you feel like a well-oiled machine—healthy and moving at your best possible speed? And then there are the days when one part feels less than optimal, even halting to a painful grind. It’s true: Your body is a connected machine, and when it … [Read more...]
Dentist vs. Doctor: Both can Spot Health Problems
A dental visit isn't just about your teeth and gums. Your dental health is a good sign of how healthy you really are. If your tooth enamel is worn down, you may be stressed and grind your teeth at night. Swollen and receding gums are an early sign of diabetes. And sores in your … [Read more...]
Go to Bed! Why? Your Mother Says So.
May is National Better Sleep Month, so turn off that TV or computer and get to bed early. A lack of sleep can cause a host of health problems. And your teeth may suffer for it. Your overall health affects your dental health. Here’s what can happen to your health and your teeth if … [Read more...]
