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Over the past few years, obesity has increased significantly within the U.S. In fact, recent studies suggest that 67% of adults in this country are overweight or obese, and more than 34 percent are severely obese. Most of us know that obesity contributes to a wide range of serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, gout, high cholesterol, and a variety of other maladies. Now, according to recent research conducted on the topic, you can add

October is National Oral Hygiene Month, which is a great time to review some basic tips and guidelines for your own oral hygiene routine. If you enjoy good oral health, your teeth will be clean, your gums will be pink (not red or light pink), and you won’t have bad breath on a regular basis. But just having an attractive smile and fresh breath aren’t the only advantages of good oral health. In fact, studies show that having healthy teeth

Most of us have heard about the benefits of fluoride when it comes to helping to ensure good oral health. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that already exists in much of our water. Many years ago, experts found that fluoride can actually help prevent cavities, so several municipalities started adding additional fluoride to their water supplies. When it comes to fluoride, it’s important to understand how much you and your children should be exposed to, and how much is

The vast majority of us remember the excitement of losing a tooth as a young child, knowing that we could put the tooth under our pillow at night and the Tooth Fairy would come to leave us money for our treasured teeth. Believed to have started in the US in the early 1900s, the Tooth Fairy legend is a great way to teach children about the importance of oral health, and to celebrate their growing up and the development of

Most of us know the importance of brushing and flossing every day. But maintaining good oral health involves more than paying attention to your teeth and gums. There’s one part of your mouth that many people overlook entirely, but it’s a vital part of your overall health, and the quality of your life actually depends on it – your tongue. When it comes to maintaining good oral health, it’s important to remember this very special part of your mouth. After

If you’re missing one or more teeth, you’re not alone. In fact, it is estimated that 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Most dentists strongly encourage people who are missing teeth to choose a method to replace them. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that other teeth will shift in place over time to fill in the gap left behind by missing teeth, and that can lead to a myriad of other problems. The

We all know about most of the services provided by dentists, such as fillings, crowns, tooth extractions, dental bridges, etc. But there are other treatments offered by some dentists that may surprise you. Although these services are directly related to oral health, they go beyond the scope of typical dental services. Snoring and Apnea Treatments If you have trouble sleeping because of your own loud snoring or the snoring of a family member, you know how difficult it can be

Missing one or two teeth is quite common among adults in the US, particularly within the older population. In fact, by the time they reach middle age, the majority of people in this country are missing at least one tooth due to a variety of reasons. Many people choose to simply live without those teeth, thinking that missing teeth is not a major problem and not wanting to go through the procedures involved to replace them. But that is never

It’s safe to say that most of us would enjoy having whiter teeth. But white spots on teeth are not so desirable. These discolored areas on the enamel of the tooth surface can be embarrassing and detract from the appearance of your smile. If you have white spots on your teeth, there are several possible causes, including the following: Bacteria – White spots may indicate the presence of bacterial acid, usually a sign that enamel is dissolving and tooth decay

A recent study conducted by Oral Health American (OHA) finds that oral health is, in some ways, generally improving for many Americans. This improvement, which has taken place over the span of the last 50 years or so, is largely due to more effective dental technology and more vigorous prevention efforts, including water fluoridation efforts in communities across the U.S. While we have made some great strides in our overall oral health, much still needs to be done. Of particular