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Temporomandibular joint disorder or temporomandibular joint syndrome, also known as TMJ, is a common disorder that affects the jaw joint. The temporomandibular joint is what connects your mandible (lower jaw) to your skull (temporal bone), and there is one on each side of your jaw;...
A recent study by the University of Helsinki in Finland shows that there is an association between tooth loss and future cardiovascular events, death, as well as diabetes. In addition, missing teeth might even be able to predict future cardiovascular events. This study was published in...
Recently the American Cancer Society has projected that an estimated 39,500 people will develop oral cancer, and out of this number, 7,500 of these people will die. The idea of cancer in any part of your body is scary, but typically when cancer is caught...
A new study published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry shows that soft drinks and fruit juice play a significant role in the severity of dental erosion. Dental erosion happens when the enamel, the protective coating of the tooth, wears away from exposure to...
Researchers at Newcastle University and the University of Michigan have discovered that the amino acid, L-arginine, has the ability to break down dental plaque. The amino acid L-arginine is found naturally in many foods such as fish, poultry, red meat, as well as in dairy...
In 2012, a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that half of the adult population in the United States suffers from periodontal (gum) disease, the most common cause of tooth loss among adults. Cases of gum disease range...
Saliva is more important than you think, as recent research has shown that saliva helps protect the teeth from cavities. Saliva is comprised with mostly water, but 0.5% of saliva is mucus; mucus contains salivary mucins, which are large glycoproteins that are now known to...
Did you know that hygienists and dentists have the capability to help women become mindful of the effects of the different phases of menopause? By the time women are 40 years old, almost 10 percent have begun to experience deviations in their menstrual cycle, and...
Last month we discussed the connection between heart and gum disease, but that’s not the only condition your dentist can spot; in fact, the health of your mouth can shine a light on other potential health threats that otherwise may not be visible. Patients may...
Did you know that individuals who suffer from gum (periodontal) disease are almost as twice as likely to have heart disease than those without it? Our mouths our full of bacteria, and gum disease begins when the sticky, colorless bacteria-laden film (otherwise known as plaque)...
