When expecting a baby, it’s critical to consider the health of both the mother and baby, but the mouth health of the mother is often overlooked in pregnancy. Routine dental care is an important part of a mother’s care while pregnant because the health of her mouth affects her overall health and the health of …
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic that began last spring many people delayed routine dental care. What we have learned over the past year though is that there’s more than one way to get sick during the pandemic – you can contract the virus, as millions of Americans have, or you can get sick due to …
Biofilms are often referred to as plaque in the oral cavity. A biofilm is the colonization of a lot of bacteria. The formation of a biofilm is an irreversible process. It is essential to physically remove the biofilm before infection occurs because the bacterial cells within the biofilm are highly resistant to antibiotics and host …
There are few things in life as awful as suffering from dry mouth. You know the feeling I am talking about, like your mouth is full of cotton and no amount of water could help. Even if you do not have chronic dry mouth, there is a chance you have experienced the sensation at …
It is widely known that drinking soda, beer and coffee are bad for your teeth but, not as many people know that bottled water can be harmful as well. If you are going to drink bottled water it is important to know which to choose and which to avoid. Essential Tips for Choosing Bottled Water …
