Posts Tagged ‘general health’
Dentistry And Blood Thinners = Dangerous Mix?
Dentistry And Blood Thinners = Dangerous Mix?
Blood thinners are prescription medications taken by many dental patients. Blood thinners are used in medicine to prevent potentially fatal blood clots. Blood clots can lead to stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or pulmonary embolism (PE). These blood thinners prevent clotting they cause a possible danger to dental procedures that may cause bleeding. The…
Read MoreBeware Of Breakfast On the Run
It happens all the time, you are late for work and skip breakfast at home, so on your way to work you stop to pick up a donut and some coffee. This very common quick fix for breakfast can create havoc on your dental health if not treated properly following the meal. The sugars in…
Read MoreDirty Dozen – Dirtiest Items We Put In Our Mouths
Maintaining good oral and general health requires us to keep the bad bacteria out of our bodies. Many of us have bad habits carried over from childhood that introduce us to harmful bacteria throughout our days. The Dirty Dozen 1. Fingernails – Throughout the course of the day, our hands come in contact with a…
Read MoreCan Your Dentist Tell When You Are Not Flossing?
Most of us worry before we sit in the dental chair and we know the questions that are coming…”Have you been flossing and brushing regularly?” So what do we do, we frantically brush, floss, and use a mouth rinse right before our appointment. And when we finally sit down in the chair and we get…
Read MoreTop 6 Tips For A Happy, Healthy New Year!
With the new year fast approaching many of us use this time as a time for reflection. Looking for areas we wish to improve upon in the coming year. These can include losing weight, being a better parent, or striving for a new job. Striving to improve general health will also have an effect on…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions For A Healthy Smile!
The new year is fast approaching and it may be time to start thinking about what your New Year’s resolutions should be. These usually include losing weight, striving for a better job, or maybe even just being a better friend or partner. Many people also set new goals for leading a healthier life going forward.…
Read MoreHoliday Snacking Hazardous To Dental Health
As we are in the middle of the Holiday season there are lots of tempting treats to pick on. Most are okay in moderation but some are likely to create problems for your dental health. Issues that could be created include tooth decay and even fractured teeth. Below are a listing of some to be…
Read MoreCan Your Dentist Help Diagnose Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is a malignancy, originating from transformed cells in tissues forming the pancreas. Pancreatic cancer is ranked #4 amongst cancer related deaths today. Difficulty in detection, leads to diagnosis in later stages, resulting in a low cure rate. Pancreatic cancer is responsible for about 40,000 deaths a year in the United States alone. Early diagnosis is…
Read MoreAre You Affected By Dental Phobia?
A phobia is generally defined as an irrational severe fear that leads to avoidance of the feared situation, object or activity. Most people can live with some level of anxiety about going to the dentist. However, for those with dental phobia, the thought of going to the dentist is terrifying. They may be so afraid…
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