Oral Health Articles & Stories
Unlocking the Mysteries Behind Painful Jaw Disorder
The jaw misalignment that causes temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) can inflict years of jaw pain, migraine headaches and difficulty with speaking, smiling and eating. Doctors can also have great difficulty diagnosing the underlying problems causing these symptoms. Read More
Laser Technique Treats Diseased Gum Tissue
There was a time not too long ago when dentists had to treat serious gum disease through highly invasive oral bone surgery. However a new laser technique eliminates all the unpleasant cutting and stitches. The laser removes deteriorating gum tissue (while leaving health tissue intact), restore... Read More
A Dental Visit Can Save Your Life
Bleeding of the gums is a critical warning sign for over 20 serious disorders, including diabetes, heart disease, pre-diabtes, Hodgkin's lymphoma and other cancers. But which doctor is most likely to spot bleeding bums? The dentist, of course! According to a Chicago dentist with over 25 years ... Read More
Overcoming Dental Phobia
Some Americans avoid a visit to the dentist for years due to an extreme fear of setting forth in a dental clinic. However, these Americans may be setting themselves up to encounter potentially life-threatening health problems. If dental decay advances and gums are allowed to deteriorate unchec... Read More
Green Tea Promotes Healthy Gums
Men who drink green tea appear to have greater periodontal health than those who don't, a recent study revealed. And it seems the more green tea they drink, the better their gum health is. Periodontal disease is a chronic condition in which the gums and bone supporting the teeth are inflamed. ... Read More
The Hidden Benefits of Dental Implants
At first glance, dental implants may appear to be a primarily cosmetic procedure. After all, many of us value having a youthful smile and a naturally shaped face. However, there are other problems associated with opting not to replace missing teeth - some of which can dramatically affect your ... Read More
As Goes Oral Health, So Goes General Health
Many studies are showing a persistent connection between gum disease and other ailments that afflict corners of the body far afield from the teeth. Specifically, when gingivitis (early-stage gum disease) or full-blown periodontal disease is present, it's often the case that doctors find that ... Read More
The Digital Age of Dentistry Has Arrived
Gone are the days (or soon will be) when dentists had to ladle quantities of goo into patients' mouths to take impressions for the construction of crowns, bridges and implants. Instead, exciting new high technology has been developed that will do a two-minute digital scan of a patient's entir... Read More
Dental Cleaning May Alleviate Heart Disease Risk
In patients with mild to moderate gum disease, a trip to the dentist for tartar removal and overall cleaning has the benefit of actually reducing inflammation of the endothelium (lining) of the arteries, thus lowering the risk for heart disease, a small recent study showed. “It invo... Read More
Expert Commentary: Dr. Louis R. Kaufman - 03/23/2010
Coffee lovers need to keep smiling. Though there are many health benefits to drinking coffee, our smile is suffering. The enamel that comprises the exterior of are teeth is suffering. Typically we have a glass of orange juice. What does this have to do with coffee you ask? Orange juice is aci... Read More
Also Read
- Unlocking the Mysteries Behind Painful Jaw Disorder
- Laser Technique Treats Diseased Gum Tissue
- A Dental Visit Can Save Your Life
- Overcoming Dental Phobia
- Green Tea Promotes Healthy Gums
- The Hidden Benefits of Dental Implants
- As Goes Oral Health, So Goes General Health
- The Digital Age of Dentistry Has Arrived
- Dental Cleaning May Alleviate Heart Disease Risk
- Expert Commentary: Dr. Louis R. Kaufman - 03/23/2010
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