Gum recession is a widespread dental issue that effects approximately 88% of people over the age of 65. When an individual’s gums begin to recede, their gum tissue pulls back from the tooth surface and exposes the root. Once thought of as an inevitable sign of aging,...
While children are more likely to get cavities than adults, cavities are still one of the most common chronic diseases in people of any age. In fact, more than 80% of Americans have had at least one cavity by the time they’ve reached their thirties. When seeing the...
As we’ve written in a previous blog, a healthy adult should have a total of 32 teeth, although why does more than half the population need 4 of these teeth extracted? On average, about 65% of the population is born with wisdom teeth that are typically removed between...
Deteriorating gum health affects your overall health in more ways than just bad breath. In a previous article, we discussed how poor dental habits is a precursor to issues such as heart disease, diabetes, pneumonia, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and more. We’ve...
Along with mouthwash and practicing regular oral hygiene habits, chewing gum is one of the most popular and fun ways to help kick bad breath. Due to the fact that gum labels boast statements like fresh, white, and clean, it’s common to believe that all gum will leave...
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