Oral Health Blogs

“Well, OK Doc, I guess we just have to pull ‘em all out and go with false teeth then… “

These words came out of the mouth of a young man in his early 20’s. This case really shook my world as a dentist. 

After time spent living, working and practicing as a dentist in the somewhat rural area of West Texas, I was used to having to replace bad teeth with bridges or full-sets of false teeth in the older population set. But this was a young man that should be in the absolute prime of his life.

Unfortunately, there wasn’t much that traditional dentistry could offer him but to pull all of his teeth and have him spend the rest of his life with the discomfort and setbacks of false teeth.

Probiotics and Potential Anti-Cancer Properties

One area of probiotic research that has seen much interest of late is their potential anti-cancer properties. Additionally, research has shown that cancer growth can be promoted by bacteria within the body as well. Find out more about how a healthy bacterial micrbiome can help to protect you from cancer.

A recent scientific study has linked periodontal disease and poor oral health with not only higher blood pressure but with the fact that poor oral health actually appears to interfere with the effectiveness of treatment to control high blood pressure. 

Healthy teeth and gums are more important than ever. Scientists have long known that there is a link between periodontal disease and various forms of cancer. Now, Swedish researchers have defined an actual mechanism behind why bad oral bacteria can greatly increase your risk of developing cancer.

Cancer is a scary thing but according to the latest report from the World Cancer Research Fund 40% of all cancers could be prevented. And by researching 3 decades of studies, they assembled 10 doable recommendations to help you to lower your odds of getting cancer.

Green tea has many healthful benefits, but do these known benefits also include better oral health? We take a look at green tea and its healthy benefits in fighting gum disease, tooth bone loss and periodontal problems.

All those long words for probiotics can be a bit scary and leave one with that dazed and glazed look in the eye. Never fear, these words actually break down pretty easily and are actually fun to learn. Take a chance and discover how simple "Salivarius Streptococcus" really is!

Getting your child to brush their teeth can be a tiresome and difficult task. This fun app is simple to use and can make tooth brushing a fun event rather than a dreaded job. Find out more here.