Older adults can expect to experience a few age-related changes in their lifetime including problems with the teeth and gums. They may not be as concerned about the color of their braces or how much money the tooth fairy gives out anymore, but avoiding poor dental health in older … [Read more...]
People with Dental Benefits are Healthier
A smile can be a window to someone’s overall health. More studies over recent years show a connection between oral health and overall health in both adults and children. This connection is due in large part to an association with periodontal disease (gum disease) and systemic … [Read more...]
Restoration vs Dentures – How Will My Dentures Look?
Dentures are an alternative many older adults utilize after tooth loss. If you or someone you love has lost some teeth over the years, you’re not alone. Did you know that 23% of older adults in Arkansas have had all their teeth extracted? As one of the top states for tooth loss … [Read more...]
What is tooth enamel?
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance a vertebrate – or an animal with a backbone – has in its body. It’s harder than bone! So what is enamel? And if it’s the hardest substance we have, how does enamel erosion occur? What is Tooth Enamel? Specific types of fish have enamel … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding’s Impact on Dental Health
Baby dental care is as important as our dental care! Baby teeth, though they don’t stick around forever, help create a lifelong, healthy smile for your child. Healthy baby teeth equal healthy adult teeth. Understanding how breastfeeding impacts your baby’s dental health will help … [Read more...]
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