Gum Disease Linked to Pancreatic Cancer It’s important to take care of your teeth for more than just a great smile. Did you know these preventive measures help ward off more serious health conditions like heart disease, Alzheimer’s and pancreatic cancer? Most of gum-disease-causing bacteria are capable of moving from the mouth to brain tissue… Read More


Gum Disease Linked to Heart Disease It’s easy to see the importance of brushing and flossing for the dental health’s sake, but did you know these preventive measures help ward off more serious health conditions like heart disease, Alzheimer’s and pancreatic cancer? Two-thirds of gum-disease-causing bacteria are motile, or capable of moving from the mouth… Read More


Not taking care of your teeth can lead to more than just gum disease, cavities and bad breath. Studies show gum disease is linked to serious health conditions like Alzheimer’s, heart disease and pancreatic cancer. Two of the three gum-disease causing bacteria are capable of moving from the mouth to brain tissue and into the… Read More


Have you ever considered jaw pain, teeth gaps or teeth crowding could be affecting your balance? In a recent study, researchers discovered dental occlusion, or how your teeth align as you bite, can have an affect on your posture and balance. As you bite together, your upper and lower teeth meet. When they do not… Read More


In today’s fast-paced, high-stress society, chronic exhaustion is not uncommon. Drowsiness, fatigue and poor sleep health have become the norm, making the exploration into underlying causes challenging. After all, everyone’s tired, right? While stress or lifestyle decisions could be to blame, more than 12 percent of Americans are living with undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The… Read More


The term “gluten-free” has become mainstream, with those words plastered across popular foods at the grocery store and headlining health reports. Proponents of the gluten-free diet, which very basically means removing wheat and barley products, cite improved digestion, increased energy levels and reduced inflammation. Some even claim it leads to weight loss. The Celiac Disease… Read More


While taking preventative antibiotics prior to dental procedures used to be fairly commonplace for patients with certain heart conditions or orthopedic implants, now we know they can actually do more harm than good. In short, patients shouldn’t take antibiotics unless absolutely necessary, and our Sparks dentist office follows these guidelines. Antibiotics were prescribed for these… Read More


Fitness trackers are all the rage, with sales of the devices doubling over the past two years. In 2015, the industry topped $1.4 billion. Juniper Research claims that by 2018, nearly 60 million people will be wearing fitness trackers. While tracking steps taken and calories burned are key features of the devices, so are their… Read More


It’s no secret that pregnancy can wreak havoc on a woman’s body. But did you know that includes your teeth? The increased hormones during pregnancy affect the body’s response to plaque, and that can lead to gum disease and tooth decay. The good news is pregnancy aches and pains – and even those red gums… Read More


New study says triclosan in toothpaste shouldn’t be feared The antibiotic triclosan has been in the news recently because of the fear that its use in everyday consumer products could cause a public health risk by stimulating resistance to important antimicrobials. But a study published in an online journal of the American Society of Microbiology… Read More