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The mouth isn’t the part of the human body that typically comes to mind at the mention of human papillomavirus (HPV), the most commonly transmitted infection in the U.S.
We associate HPV more often ...
If your mouth were a movie, teeth and gums are the lead actors – the stars who get all the attention. Saliva, the fluid that keeps the mouth lubricated, is the film crew that plays a vital role in the...
Wearable technology in your shoe can track every step1 you take. The watch on your wrist can measure your heart rate2. A specially tricked-out contact lens can warn you of rising blood sugar3.
The w...
From receding gum lines to dry mouth, women 65+ experience hormonally related shifts in their oral health that affect their overall well-being. We spoke with Dr. Carolyn Ghazal, DDS, to get a better u...
The mouth usually isn’t an obvious place to look for the impact of an anxiety disorder. Yet, the inside of the mouth is where anxiety does manifest, from chipped and fractured teeth to frequent canker...
Drs. Neusha Najafi and Ashley Abrams are pioneering dentists, both of whom run practices focused on the Mouth-Body Connection® . But each endured heartbreaking miscarriages before piecing together the...
I felt heartbroken as I delivered the bad news to my patient: Her gums had receded to the point that I needed to remove a few of her teeth and surgically rebuild the gum tissue she had lost.
She was ...
People at risk for heart disease benefit from regular visits to the dentist. Here’s what you need to know regarding oral health and vascular diseases.
When singers croon about having the kind of smi...
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There have been breakthrough for new diabetes medications, and certain medicines have changed the game in diabetes care, allowing people to live full lives as they manage their chronic disease. Unfort...
Let’s be honest, many of us don’t prioritize oral health the same way we do our overall physical health. This separation is even evident within the current healthcare landscape, where the medical and ...
Oral Health and Your Heart
World renowned cardiovascular expert Amy Doneen, DNP, shares the key to understanding the link between cardiovascular disease and periodontal disease.
Understanding C...
Like many other systemic health conditions, strokes are directly connected to poor oral health. For example, one indication of poor oral health is the presence of bacteria and plaque that causes perio...
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