CAN STRESS AFFECT YOUR ORAL HEALTH?
Stress can be defined as a state of tension triggered by difficult or tough situations. It is known to have a great impact on our physical health. Stress (or to be more specific “distress”) is part of life and it is almost impossible to get rid of it entirely. However, lowering stress levels is important to …
BAD BREADTH: CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
Few things are more embarrassing than having bad breath. People who suffer from bad breath feel extremely uncomfortable about this issue. Fortunately, knowing the causes of halitosis is the first step to put an end to this problem in a …
6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Teeth Cleaning Appointment
(updated August 2018) We often get calls and hear people say “I haven’t had a dental checkup in years” or “I really need a teeth cleaning appointment because it’s been so long since I last saw a dentist”. Either because …
What Is Gum Disease and How Do I Know I Have It?
WHAT IS GUM (OR PERIODONTAL) DISEASE? Think of your gums as the foundations of your teeth. If the teeth are the walls, your gums are what support those walls. If the terrain where your house is built is not very …
DO I REALLY NEED A DEEP CLEANING?
A deep cleaning is recommended when a patient presents with some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease can be described as a silent, persistent bacterial infection that can affect your gums and the bone that supports your teeth as …