As you get older, there are other oral health concerns that you should worry about. Here, we’ll talk about the top health concerns that seniors have in terms of their oral health. First is dry mouth. Or xerostomia, which is when you don’t have enough saliva in your mouth. When there isn’t enough, you may …
Diabetes is a condition that impacts how your body controls the blood glucose levels. If you’ve got type I, your body doesn’t have enough insulin, which is what transports the sugar from the blood to the cells. If you have type II, your body doesn’t respond period, and in both cases, you’re going to have …
Sometimes, you may be told that hey, you need a tooth extraction. You might look at this with complete dread, but it’s really the removal of the tooth from the socket all the way to the bone. If the tooth is broken or damaged with decay, the dentist will fix this with a filling, crown …
Gum disease isn’t uncommon, about 70% of people develop it. While it’s more prevalent in older people, it isn’t unavoidable by aging. There are various aspects that can be utilized to help you treat and prevent gum disease. By understanding this and taking the correct precautions, you can go a long way to help you …
Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gum tissue around the teeth. While it is usually painless and with few symptoms, most don’t realize it. So is it curable and preventable? Yes! It can be prevented, and it can be reversed by seeing your dentist and hygienist. The cause of this is the plaque that builds …
Bruxism is something that happens that usually makes you feel like you have sore jaw muscles or a headache, which is when you grind and clench your teeth. It can cause teeth to become loose and painful, and sometimes it grinds away the teeth. It can destroy the tissues and bone in the mouth, and …
Impacted teeth are those that are blocked when they’re pushed through the gumline and erupt. A common example of that is wisdom teeth. They usually surface in between the ages of 17 and 21. dentists will look at these and call them third molars. They may become impacted if there isn’t enough room within the …
