Category Archives: Dentistry & Diet
Does Your Mouth Feel Like A Desert? You May Have Dry Mouth Syndrome…
Also known as xerostomia, dry mouth syndrome is a condition associated with a decrease in saliva production. Aside from being irritating and uncomfortable, xerostomia can also compromise one’s overall general and dental health and wellbeing and should therefore never be ignored. Symptoms Some of the symptoms one may experience with Dry Mouth Syndrome can include: […]
How Your Dentist Can Help With Canker Sores
While canker sores aren’t usually a serious problem, they can be bothersome and uncomfortable. Here are some facts that will hopefully enable you to better understand what they are all about and in turn, be useful in helping you treat or avoid them in the future. Two types of canker sores Canker sores are small […]
Inflamed Gums… What They Could Be Telling You
Inflamed gums are a common concern for many people. If ignored, they could lead to tooth loss or even more serious consequences if the inflammation is a sign of a medical condition. There are many reasons to explain why gums can bleed, become sore and swollen, including… Using the wrong type of toothbrush Toothbrush bristles […]
Foods That Can Help Mask Bad Breath
We all know that there are certain foods like garlic and onions that can cause bad breath. Did you know that there are also foods that can help eliminate bad breath – at least temporarily? How does this work? An onion contains strong oils that when ingested, are carried through your bloodstream and into your […]
Diet and your Dental Health
There is a lot of wisdom in the old saying, “You are what you eat.” Our bodies are tremendously impacted by what we consume and our teeth are certainly no exception. FOODS AND DRINKS WE SHOULD AVOID OR LIMIT The foods we think might be good for us and our oral health can be misleading. Carbohydrates: […]
Diabetes and Dental Health
Many are aware of the serious ways in which diabetes can impact an individual’s general health, but fewer know about the strong relationship that exists between diabetes and one’s dental health. Higher risk of gingivitis Diabetes reduces your ability to fight bacteria, which causes a plaque build-up on teeth. The longer the plaque remains, the […]
Apple or Apple Juice?
Childhood obesity and tooth decay are growing concerns in today’s society and as research reveals, these problems are worse among low-income families. While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that young children consume only one serving of juice each day, a survey conducted by the University of Michigan revealed that half of all kids from […]
Extrinic Staining – Not My Cup of Tea?!
Frequent indulgences at the coffee shop can hurt more than your wallet. Coffee and tea are two examples of the many foods and beverages that can cause what we know as extrinsic dental staining. When pigment deposits are found on the tooth surface, this is known as extrinsic staining. Some causes of extrinsic staining include: […]
