Mouth

While we’ve had occasion over the years to discuss dental health as you get older, the evidence keeps mounting that a healthy mouth is linked to healthier and happier aging, and, conversely, dental problems can be serious health concerns and may themselves trigger other serious, even life-threatening health problems.   …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…