What Your Mouth Could be Telling You The month of May is full of days dedicated to celebrate women. This year, the 20th annual National Women’s Health Week begins on Mother’s Day, May 12, and is celebrated through May 18.  Among the many reasons to celebrate and encourage women, one of the main goals for… Read More


Gum Disease May Cause Alzheimer’s   For years gum disease has been linked to serious health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Until recently, at least in the case of Alzheimer’s, it was unknown if gum disease was the cause or effect of the brain disease. A new study published in the… Read More


Red wine to the rescue! As Valentine’s Day is upon us, many of us will celebrate by sharing a bottle of wine with our special someone. This time you’ll want to reach for the red wine, as a study has linked the drink to oral health. For years, studies have shown red wine to have… Read More


Diabetes & Oral Health November is National Diabetes Month and with 1.5 million Americans diagnosed each year, sufferers may not realize that they should talk with their dentist as part of their treatment plan. Why Does Diabetes Affect Your Mouth? Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not respond properly to insulin, causing… Read More


Oral Risk Factors From Lack of Calcium in Reno, Nevada July is National Ice Cream Month, which is a great time to load up on extra calcium for strong teeth and nutrients that help prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease. While ice cream should not be a key part of your diet, it is possible… Read More


Make 2018 Your Healthiest Year Yet! Check out our most popular articles of years past, and get your dental health back on track for the new year. Teeth and Balance Gum Disease Related to Heart Disease Gum Disease Related to Alzheimer’s Gum Disease Related to Pancreatic Cancer Diabetes and Snoring Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Low… Read More


Do You Know How Your Health Affects Your Child’s Teeth Before, During and After Pregnancy? Have you ever wondered when your baby’s teeth are formed? Most people would say, “after birth” however that is definitely not the case. Since they are developing early in the pregnancy, it is important to monitor your health during each… Read More


Cavities May Soon Be a Thing of the Past In 2016, researchers at the University of Florida revealed a surprising way to fight cavity causing oral bacteria. In a most unusual twist, they discovered a new, previously unknown strain of good oral bacteria that can ward off the harmful ones. It belongs to the Streptococcus… Read More


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