A smile is universal. Regardless of cultural background, most people understand a smile to be a positive expression. After all, people rarely smile to express that things are going terrible in their lives. You might not realize, however, that smiling can do more than exude happiness. A confident smile can have a number of benefits… Read more »
Posts Categorized: oral health
More Tips to Bust Bad Breath
Last month, we explained how you can usually cure bad breath, or halitosis, by practicing good hygiene and visiting your dentist’s office regularly. Unfortunately for some people, extra attention at the bathroom sink might not help much, especially if they’re not careful with their dental health away from the sink. To help you keep your… Read more »
How Working Out Benefits Your Smile
If you already exercise on a regular basis, then you know the indescribable feeling of accomplishment after an especially good session. Now, you have even more reason to pat yourself on the back; according to numerous studies, keeping your body strong and active also helps keep your smile bright and healthy. In addition to brushing,… Read more »
Is Gum Disease Tainting Your Overall Health?
Bacteria play a more dominant role in human anatomy and physiology than many people realize. In fact, the human body contains about ten times more bacterial cells than human cells, including the mouth. Your mouth’s bacteria population make themselves known when they form dental plaque to cling to your teeth, which can happen just hours… Read more »
Airline Food, Dysgeusia, and Other Matters of Taste
It’s no secret that the in-flight meal is among the least glamorous aspects of air travel. What most travelers don’t realize, however, is that the food itself may not actually be to blame. The real culprit? Your sense of taste. Park Ridge, IL dentist, Dr. Thanasi Loukas, shares fascinating facts about your sense of taste,… Read more »
Tooth Extraction
Do you ever wonder why, with all the dental technology today, you may still need to have a tooth extracted? Sometimes to maintain good dental and overall health, extraction is the treatment of choice. If tooth decay reaches into the pulp of the tooth, the bacteria causing the decay may also cause infection. The pulp… Read more »
Vitamins For Healthy Teeth And Gums
You don’t always get the right amount of proper vitamins and nutrients from what you eat. That’s why sometimes your doctor suggests you take vitamins, to help keep your body healthy. But what about your teeth? Do you ever hear your dentist suggest vitamins for healthy teeth? Maybe not, but there are certain vitamins that… Read more »
Why Your Toothbrush Matters
Did you know that 600 different kinds of microorganisms have been identified in any one person’s mouth? Did you also know that these bacteria are harmless unless the correct environmental influence allows them to thrive causing infection and decay? Your oral health habits at home remain vital to maintaining a clean, healthy mouth.
The Important Role of your Dental Hygienist
Who do you spend the most time with when you go to the dentist for a biannual checkup? Preventive dentistry includes cleanings and dental exams. You are encouraged to keep up with these visits every six months. A dentist is trained to look for problems with your teeth and gums. They are qualified to recommend… Read more »
Toothbrush Care Alert
If you haven’t thought about it recently, your life probably consists of routines that accomplish your daily goals. For example, you’ve set your circadian rhythm, so that you fall asleep and awake about the same time. Each morning, you perform the same menial tasks to prepare for the upcoming daily events. Involved in all of… Read more »
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