Dedicated Dental Blog

In the last decade, medical researchers have uncovered links between oral health and overall physical and mental health. They now agree that poor oral health may be a contributing factor to developing a wide variety of diseases and conditions, including esophageal cancer.

Do you know the basics of proper oral health? Even those of us who are sure our oral care routine is optimal can benefit from “brushing up” on the basics.

Among the many side effects and complications possible from diabetes is gum disease. How is diabetes related to gum disease and why are people with diabetes more likely to develop gum disease?

Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. Although it is embarrassing, halitosis is common enough.

Oral cancer kills nearly 10,000 Americans every year and we should all be concerned with early detection, treatment, and the causes of this deadly disease. So what causes oral cancer?