Down In The Mouth: Poor Dental Hygiene Leads To Serious Health Problems
October 19, 2022
While our systems of medical and dental care seem to operate in 2 very different spheres, the reality is the connection between your physical, mental, and dental health is deep and important to recognize. In fact, as one expert has made clear, “Your mouth truly is the gateway to your…
Teeth Talk: How To Keep Your Mouth Healthy
June 15, 2022
It’s been said that the only teeth you need to brush are the ones you want to keep. Of course, most of us know from experience that good dental hygiene alone sometimes can’t save a tooth- but without it, your mouth has little chance of avoiding major dental work as…
Mouth Off: Are You Practicing Good Dental Hygiene?
February 9, 2022
Have you been back? Are you fearful of what will be found? Are you balancing the risk of ongoing dental problems with the embarrassment you may feel when your dentist finds out how poorly you’ve managed your dental hygiene during the pandemic? If you’re fearful and concerned about sitting back…
Dental Visits To Fight Dementia: A Healthy Mouth Supports A Healthier Brain
July 14, 2021
It may sound like a broken record, but there’s ample evidence to support the conclusion: the healthier your teeth and gums, the better for your body and brain. Which makes a recent survey all the more worrisome: Even before the pandemic, ⅓ of all adults under 65 had not had…
Smart Mouth: Good Dental Health Is Critical For Healthy Aging
April 7, 2021
For some of us, this past year has given us a pass on visiting one of our more dreaded health care providers: the dentist. But it turns out that, like other aspects of your health and well-being, the attention paid to your oral care rewards you not only with fewer…
Voice Over: Does Your Voice Sound Different?
November 4, 2020
If you listen carefully, what do you hear? Does the voice coming from your mouth sound like the voice you’ve always known in your head? Does something sound different? Are you noticing a different pitch or tone or strength of voice when you speak to others? While any of these…