There are certain oral health concerns related specifically to women, especially during different stages of her life. In general, women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with eating disorders, TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder), Myofascial Pain Syndrome and/or dry mouth. (Photo by eflon /
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Scottsdale Healthcare Diabetes Center March 2015 Lecture Series Topic Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Speaker: Judy Huey, DDS, PC Session Content: Growing numbers of scientific studies show that oral infection, and, in particular, periodontal (gum) disease, can contribute to
It’s no surprise that sugar consumption during the holidays can go off the charts. The holiday season usually starts with Halloween and ends with Valentine’s Day. The occasional holiday indulgence won’t hurt and let’s face it, we don’t want to be a grinch during
Oil pulling has been touted in all the media outlets lately as being one of the hot health remedies promising to whiten teeth, prevent cavities and gum disease and help with other health issues by purging “toxins” from the body and providing pain relief. There
Your medicine cabinet may hold the answer to some of your oral health problems. Drugs that improve the health of one part of your body may have a detrimental effect on your mouth. For example, more than 400 medications produce dry mouth or xerostomia, which can be
Child’s First Dental Visit – At What Age? We recommend your child coming in for their first dentist visit once they have received all of their baby teeth or by age 2, whichever comes first. Of course, if parents are concerned with any dental issues
Gum Disease Dangers While many value the benefits of having healthy teeth and do all the right things to keep their gums in shape, there are those who feel, “hey, they’re only teeth.” What these people don’t realize is that studies find that periodontal (gum)
As you age, it is even more important that you take excellent care of your teeth and gums. One common myth is that losing your teeth is inevitable with age. With proper care, your teeth can last a lifetime. There are however some dental changes
Avoid Dental Problems from Excessive Use of Energy Drinks Sleep and exercise are proven stress relievers and help promote health. But over 90 million Americans don’t get a good night’s sleep, and many find difficulty developing daily exercise routines. People are constantly seeking new products