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Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 18, 2021.
You're doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Diabetes Could Impact Your Oral Health
posted: Nov. 08, 2021.
More than 1 in 10 Americans has some form of diabetes. This metabolic condition disrupts the body's regulation of glucose in the bloodstream, giving rise to health problems like Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 29, 2021.
There are few things sweeter to hear than for your dentist to tell you your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. Depending on how deep the infection may have Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Both Tooth Decay or Gum Disease Could Become Something Far Worse
posted: Sep. 29, 2021.
While mouth pain can certainly get your attention, what exactly hurts may be difficult to identify. It might seem to emanate from a single tooth, or a group of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Be Better Prepared For Tooth-Related Injuries
posted: Sep. 19, 2021.
Disasters are an unfortunate part of life—and not just on the epic scale of a hurricane, flood or earthquake. You could easily find yourself having your own "personal pizza"-sized Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Safely Remove a Loose Baby Tooth for a Happy Tooth Fairy Encounter
posted: Aug. 20, 2021.
Although Santa Claus has Christmas and the Easter Bunny has Easter, neither of these mythical characters has a day just for them (unless you count the Feast of Saint Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Benefits of Dental Implants
posted: Aug. 16, 2021.
Today, many people suffer from tooth loss mainly caused by decay, disease, or injury. However, Dr. Mordena Sullen at MLK Dental Center, located in Washington Park, Atlanta, GA, offers an Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
posted: Jul. 21, 2021.
The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
posted: Jul. 01, 2021.
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
posted: Jun. 21, 2021.
Performing for an awards show is a quite a feather in an entertainer's cap. So, up-and-coming country music star Carly Pearce was obviously excited when she gained a slot Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
posted: Jun. 11, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
5 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
posted: Jun. 01, 2021.
While your dentist plays an important role in keeping things inside your mouth healthy, what you do every day often makes the biggest difference. Here are 5 routine things Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
posted: May 02, 2021.
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 02, 2021.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care
posted: Mar. 02, 2021.
Osteoporosis is a serious bone weakening disease in older adults that can turn a minor fall into a major bone fracture. But the condition could also impact dental treatment—triggered Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eating the Right Kind of Carbs Can Help You Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.
There are great health benefits to eating better, including for your teeth and gums. But to determine your ideal diet, you'll have to come to terms with carbohydrates, the Read moreCategory: Oral Health
