Category: Dry Mouth
When Your Medication Causes Dry Mouth
A large majority of the American population rely on modern medicine to manage their health. While we value and appreciate the power of prescription medicine for a large number of health conditions, you should never ignore the impact that your daily pill could be having on your mouth. One of the most common yet serious…
Why Does My Breath Stink in the Morning?
You got a good shower, brushed and flossed your teeth and slipped under the covers for a full night’s sleep. When the sun comes up and your alarm goes off, your body is still clean and you feel refreshed – until you open your mouth and discover your “less than fresh” breath you’ve developed over…
When A Breath Mint Is Not Enough
Do you suffer from bad breath on a daily basis? Chronic halitosis is more than just “garlic breath” or “salsa breath” after your last meal. This type of bad breath can actually be an indication of a serious oral health condition that needs attention. In such cases, popping a peppermint or a stick of gum…
Diabetes and Your Dental Health
There is an unmistakable connection between your oral health and your body health. If you are a diabetic, the link is especially strong. In fact, recent studies show that diabetes and dental health is a two-way street. Diabetes is a disease that hinders the body’s ability to properly regulate blood sugars. Unfortunately, this creates problems…
Watch Your Tongue
When it comes to your oral hygiene, you probably consider your teeth and gums. While this should certainly be your focus area inside your mouth, there is another area that you need to pay attention to: your tongue. Your tongue, just like your fingerprint, is a one-of-a-kind feature and it can hold powerful information about…
What Causes Morning Breath?
No matter how well you brush and floss before bed, that dreaded morning breath always seems to return in the morning. Why is it that your breath smells so much worse in the morning, especially when you haven’t been eating or drinking for hours? The straightforward answer is this: When you sleep, your normal flow…
Cavities: What’s Your Risk?
When it comes to tooth decay, we are not all on the same playing field. You may brush and floss just as diligently as your neighbor, yet have a higher threat for cavities. There are several reasons that can make your fight against cavities more challenging. Most causes are within your control, yet there are…
What Is Burning Mouth Syndrome?
Imagine a constant painful, burning sensation on your lips, tongue, palate, gums or inside of your cheek. That is what sufferers of Burning Mouth Syndrome (BSS) face on a daily basis. It is considered one of the most complicated and poorly understood oral health conditions. Although professionals do not understand the burning mouth syndrome in…
Dental Health for Seniors
When it comes to a healthy mouth, it’s never too late. Even if you weren’t the most consistent patient with your daily oral hygiene habits as a child, teen or young adult, you can still earn a gold star from your dentist as an older adult. In fact, there are some significant reasons why practicing…
Your Oral Health: Beyond Your Teeth
Without looking at your teeth, what can other parts of your mouth tell you about your oral health? Most health professionals agree that your mouth can be the gateway to your overall health. Therefore, it is highly important that you are educated on the ways that you can keep an accurate pulse on your oral…
