Are Dental Implants the Right Choice for Me? Dental implants have provided patients with an excellent replacement for natural teeth. When teeth are lost, added stresses are transferred to the remaining dentition, which further accelerate this destructive process. As the patient ages, these stresses typically result in the loss of additional teeth and/or bone. As […]
Encouraging Mouthguard Use for Summer Activities Harrisburg Magazine (PA) (5/14, Miller) states that it is important to wear a mouthguard to protect teeth while playing contact sports and enjoying other activities this summer. The article notes, “According to the American Dental Association (ADA), athletes who do not wear a mouth guard are 60 times more likely […]
Have You Heard… Did you know that poor oral hygiene can increase the risk of heart disease? Healthy teeth and gums can preserve your smile and your heart healthy!
The Impact of Tobacco Use on Oral Health All of the major forms of tobacco used in the U.S. have oral health consequences. Cigarette smoking can lead to a variety of adverse oral effects, including gingival recession, impaired healing following periodontal therapy or oral surgery, oral cancer, mucosal lesions (e.g., oral leukoplakia, nicotine stomatitis), periodontal […]
NYT Article Shares Tips for a "Midlife Tune-Up" The New York Times (6/4, Parker-Pope, Subscription Publication) “Well” blog provides tips for a “midlife tuneup,” stating that “our health needs change with every passing decade, but the good news is that it’s never too late to start taking better care of yourself.” In a broad list of suggestions […]
