We all know that it’s important to brush and floss regularly in order to protect our smiles from decay and cavities. But did you know that taking care of your oral health can also help protect your heart too? To celebrate American Heart Month, our dental office in Warsaw wants to share some information about… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Oral Health and Prevention
Vitamins You Need for Good Oral Health
Making sure you and your family get enough of the right vitamins and minerals is an important part of helping your bodies stay healthy. Your oral health is no different. Kids and adults alike need to get the recommended amount of a variety of vitamins (and minerals!) in order to develop and keep strong teeth… Read more »
3 Ways Stress Can Harm Your Oral Health
It’s no secret that high stress can negatively affect our health. Prolonged periods of too much stress has been linked to heart disease, gastrointestinal problems, obesity, and difficulty in managing diabetes. But at our dental office in Warsaw, we know that increased stress can also harm your oral health. Gum Disease Since increased stress levels… Read more »
Root Canals Are Painful, And Other Dental Myths
When it comes to dentistry, there are many common myths and misconceptions that could actually hurt your smile and oral health rather than help. At our dental office in Warsaw, we believe in preventive dentistry and giving professional dental advice in order to protect your teeth. That’s why we want to debunk several of the… Read more »
Does Acid Reflux Harm Teeth?
It’s common to feel the uncomfortable sensations associated with acid reflux in the gut and even in the chest. But did you know that acid reflux can also affect oral health? The team at our Warsaw dental office is here to tell you all you need to know about how acid reflux can increase the… Read more »
Diabetic Oral Health Care
Nearly 30 million Americans are living with diabetes. That’s 30 million people who have the added responsibility of working to maintain their blood glucose levels day in and day out. While it’s fairly well known that diabetes can lead to other health problems such as heart disease and kidney disease, it may be surprising to… Read more »
What’s Worse for Teeth Than Candy?
Another candy-packed holiday is right around the corner, and our dental office in Warsaw is busy getting into the spirit of Halloween. From pumpkins and fall colors, to costumes and hayrides, there’s a lot to be excited about this time of year. But as we all know, candy is one of those things that’s scarier… Read more »
The Oral Health Benefits of Chewing Gum
It may come as a surprise to hear our dental office in Warsaw supporting something found in the candy aisle. But when it comes to gum, we actually recommend that our patients consider chewing it occasionally. However, not just any gum will get our seal of approval. Gum containing sugar, high fructose corn syrup, or… Read more »
Tooth Pain Tips
Tooth pain can be unbearable and effect more than just the tooth alone. The whole mouth may feel the discomfort caused by a toothache, and some people also experience severe headaches. While relief may seem to be nowhere in sight, the team at our dental office in Warsaw has a few tips that you can… Read more »
Gum Disease vs. Gingivitis
When it comes to gum disease and gingivitis, there’s often a bit of confusion between the two. Are they the same thing or are they different? Can they be treated the same way or not? What does it mean if you’re told you have one or the other? Not to worry, our dental office in… Read more »