Jun 7, 2017 | Dental Health
Most of us would choose a cup of coffee for a caffeine boost, but do you know that green tea might be a better choice for your oral health? In 2009, a study on the oral health benefits of green tea was conducted on 940 Japanese men. The study revealed that almost all...
Jun 7, 2017 | Dental Health, Featured
Oral health is the state of being free from diseases that restrict a person’s ability to bite, chew food, speak, or smile. Oral health issues include mouth and facial pain, tooth loss, tooth decay, oral infection and sores, gum or periodontal disease, and oral and...
Sep 8, 2016 | Dental Health
Bleeding gums should not be ignored, as they can indicate a serious oral condition or in rare cases, a serious blood disorder. Gums bleed because of insufficient plaque removal. The germs found in plaque attack the healthy tissue around the teeth and cause the gums to...
Mar 24, 2016 | Dental Health, Dr. James Voyles
Periodontal disease is an infection that affects the surrounding tissues of the teeth. Also known as gum disease, it is caused by the buildup of plaque (a sticky film bacteria) and is the main cause of tooth loss in adults. It is difficult to know that you have it...
