Knowing More about Bleeding Gums

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Bleeding gums can be caused by a myriad number of factors. The earliest stage of periodontal disease is gingivitis, and one of the tell-tale signs that will help you know whether you have gingivitis is bleeding gums. Whenever you have gums that frequently bleed or bleed when you brush your teeth, it is recommended that you visit your dentist right
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Knowing How to Properly Deal with Anxiety When Visiting the Dentist

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Blog Highlight: People can get overly nervous during their visit to the dental clinic Telling your dentist about your anxiety problems can help you get treatments that are adjusted to meet your needs Scheduling your appointment at the right time can have a huge impact on your comfort level during your dental checkup Listening to music is the best way
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Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking

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Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking I recently saw a 4 year-old child in my office whose mother was quite concerned about her child’s thumb sucking habit.  Many parents might have similar concerns, so I wanted to share some information about the habit and how to help break it when the time is right. Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for kids. 
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Guidelines to Observe after Cancer Treatment

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Blog Highlights: Patients who have undergone cancer treatments are still required to go through continued dental checkups Smoking is a very bad habit to continue after getting cancer treatments and it can cause further damage to your dental health A well-balanced diet that fits the demographics and need of the patients must be given, the Center for Nutrition Policy and
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Guidelines to Implement During Cancer Treatment

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Blog Highlights: Patients receiving cancer treatments are at risk of developing mild to severe dental problems Chemotherapy can cause mouth sores, and severe cases of mouth sores can force your oncologist to delay your cancer treatments Cancer treatments can damage the salivary gland causing mouth dryness Cancer treatments can cause sensitivity to develop; its effect on patient’s immune system can
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Guidelines to follow Prior to Cancer Treatment

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Blog Highlights: Chemotherapy can decrease saliva production, which is why making sure that your dental health is in top condition before getting treatments is very important Dentists can evaluate the condition of your dental health and give you information on what treatments you need before therapy Eating the right natural foods is necessary to support your overall health Cigarettes and
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Overview of the Effects of Cancer Treatments on Dental Health

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Cancer has a huge impact on one’s dental health. It is crucial for cancer patients who are planning to undergo treatment, to make sure that their teeth and gums are in top condition. Minor dental problems can easily turn for the worse and severe infections can delay your cancer treatment as well as your post treatment recovery. According to the
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Gum Disease Linked to Breast Cancer

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I’ve written several times about gum disease in this blog. I’m almost scared to read any more articles about periodontal problems because it’s really starting to seem like the condition is related to . . . well . . . almost everything bad in the universe. I’ve commented on gum disease’s associations with diabetes, stroke, heart disease, as well as
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