G.W. Schamback | April 23, 2010
As people get older, their salivary glands don’t function as well, their mouth gets dryer, and their tooth decay index goes up.
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G.W. Schamback | April 12, 2010
Women have special needs when it comes to their oral health, especially during periods such as pregnancy.
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G.W. Schamback | February 10, 2010
Scaling and root planing is the first stage of treating periodontal disease.
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Morey Furman | January 17, 2010
Trench mouth is the name for an infection in the mouth, usually a combination of a bacterial and viral infection that can cause painful ulcers ...
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Mark Hodge | January 8, 2010
How to take care of your mouth after periodontal therapy.
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Jimmy Wu | January 6, 2010
Sixty milligrams is the amount of vitamin C required every day to keep the gums of an average adult healthy.
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Mark Hodge | January 5, 2010
Bad breath really can kill you.
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Mark Hodge | January 5, 2010
Periodontal therapy is a non-surgical procedure where the hygienist removes plaque and tartar from under the gums.
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Farshad Bakhtyari | December 23, 2009
Gum disease is caused strictly by lifestyle. If you follow your dentists instructions, you will not develop gum disease.
G.W. Schamback | December 21, 2009
People with eating disorders can also suffer from severe oral health problems.
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