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Oral Health Risks For Seniors

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.

How to Take Care Of Your Teeth When You’re Pregnant

G.W. Schamback | April 12, 2010

Women have special needs when it comes to their oral health, especially during periods such as pregnancy.

What is Scaling and Root Planing?

G.W. Schamback | February 10, 2010

Scaling and root planing is the first stage of treating periodontal disease.

What is Trench Mouth?

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 ...

Caring for Your Mouth After Periodontal Therapy

Mark Hodge | January 8, 2010

How to take care of your mouth after periodontal therapy.

Vitamin C for Healthy Gums

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.

How Gum Disease Can Lead to Heart Disease

Mark Hodge | January 5, 2010

Bad breath really can kill you.

What is Periodontal Therapy?

Mark Hodge | January 5, 2010

Periodontal therapy is a non-surgical procedure where the hygienist removes plaque and tartar from under the gums.

Information on Gum Disease

Farshad Bakhtyari | December 23, 2009

Gum disease is caused strictly by lifestyle. If you follow your dentists instructions, you will not develop gum disease.

How Eating Disorders Can Lead to Tooth Decay

G.W. Schamback | December 21, 2009

People with eating disorders can also suffer from severe oral health problems.