If Your Teeth Could Speak, What Would They Say About Your Health?

If your teeth could speak, what would they say about your health? Our teeth, gums and tongue are powerful communicators of the overall health of our bodies. They can show signs of many different illnesses, diseases and addictions, often before a patient experiences any noticeable symptoms. To find out what your teeth are telling you, please click here.

Mothers Can Transmit Dental Caries to their Children, Research Shows

Studies have found that cavities may be contagious. Mothers with cavities can transmit caries-producing oral bacteria to their babies when sharing food or utensils. Dental decay is a serious disease that can cause children both physical and emotional pain. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) strongly recommends that parents place both their children and their own oral hygiene as a top priority. Click here for the full article.

Improve Your Heart Health By Improving Your Dental Health

A recent study found that improving the health of your gums could also improve the health of your heart. The study, which examined 420 adults, found that over the course of three years, as the subjects’ gum health improved, the plaque buildup in their arteries slowed. Atherosclerosis, the narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup, is a serious heart condition that can lead to stroke, heart disease and death. 

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