4 smart ways to soothe bleeding gum at home
Seeing blood when you brush or floss can be unsettling, especially when your gums otherwise seem healthy. While occasional irritation can happen, recurring bleeding should not simply be brushed aside. Gum disease is common among adults, and the risk tends to increase with age. Oral health is also closely connected to overall well being, making […]
No, sugar doesn’t actually cause cavities and here is what really does
Most people grow up believing that sugar rots teeth. It is the kind of lesson that gets reinforced at home, in school, and in popular culture, often accompanied by the classic classroom experiment of dropping an egg into a cup of soda and watching the shell soften over several days. The implication is clear. Sugar […]
Gum disease raises dementia risk by 95%
Most people think of brushing their teeth as a routine act of basic hygiene. But a growing body of research is making clear that what happens in the mouth has far reaching consequences for the rest of the body including the brain. Research presented recently at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual […]