Oral Health

Albertville, AL The holiday season is a time of get-togethers with family and friends filled with love, laughter, and food. From grandma’s sticky buns to mom’s mac and cheese, your mouth will be working overtime with all of the food you will consume. Since that’s the case, damage to your teeth can happen easier and […]

Albertville, AL Men and women have obvious differences, but did you know that oral health is different between genders? While anatomically, men and women have the same features, such as teeth, jaws, and gums, it’s what goes on with the rest of the body that is the difference. Both men and women are susceptible to

Albertville, AL Daily brushing and flossing help you maintain good dental hygiene. You probably grew up hearing about this from your family and dentist. You may still be lectured on the importance of dental hygiene, even as an adult. What’s the big deal? Staying diligent about your oral hygiene helps protect you against threats such

Albertville, AL We’ve known for a while that smoking is bad for our health, and it’s not so good for our teeth either. It increases the risk of gum disease, which is the leading reason for tooth loss among adults. In fact, smokers have twice the risk of gum disease than nonsmokers do. Furthermore, female

Albertville, AL Our teeth are naturally quite strong and can handle quite a bit of force when we eat and chew. However, years of wear and tear, and even neglect can lead to some of the most common oral health concerns that can leave you in pain, or with an embarrassing smile, and in some

Albertville, AL Tooth decay runs rampant in Americans. Studies have shown that three out of every seven children in America develop cavities in their primary teeth between the ages of 2 and 11 years old. Certain behavioral choices, such as eating too much sugar, increase your risk of tooth decay. Parents regularly ask their dentist

Albertville, AL For many senior citizens, poor dental health is an epidemic. Statistics compiled recently by the Washington Dental Service Foundation found that 75 percent of individuals who are at least 60 years old only had some of their natural teeth, while almost 23 percent of people between the ages of 65 and 74 had

Albertville, AL Our tongue, without it, we would be unable to eat, breathe, or even talk. Here are eight fun facts about the tongue that you probably did not know. The longest tongue measures 10 centimeters long, measuring from the back of the throat to the tip of the tongue when it sticks out beyond

Albertville, AL It is your choice whether or not to maintain healthy habits of oral hygiene. Moreover, if you are a parent, your oral hygiene habits serve as a model for your children to follow, making your own decisions even more important. However, taking ownership of your oral health will make for a healthier smile

Albertville, AL You are brushing and flossing on a daily basis, and visit your dentist twice a year for a professional cleaning and examination. Congratulations, you are taking major steps to guarantee a lifetime of good oral health. However, this does not protect you from any and all oral health issues, some of which can