Flossing is the New Yoga

Unleash the power of the tiny string. While a toothbrush cleans the surface of your teeth, only floss removes what lurks in between, and under the gumline. All the grooming in the world won’t help

“Dry Mouth” Can Lead to Serious Oral Issues

Some medications and health conditions, such as diabetes, can cause your mouth to become overly dry. Symptoms of dry mouth: ⦁ Frequent thirst, bad breath, cracked lips and sore throat How dry mouth affects you:

Dental Care for Pregnant Women is Important

Cavity-causing germs are infectious. Experts recommend that pregnant women get dental care and any needed treatment before their baby is born. · The germs that cause tooth decay can be passed from mother to child.

Your Mouth is Part of Healthy Aging

Oral health is an important part of healthy aging, so be sure to include dental expenses in your retirement planning. Oral disease is linked to serious health conditions including diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Good

How Good Oral Health Helps Manage Diabetes

Gum disease is an infection that makes it harder to manage diabetes. If you have diabetes you are twice as likely to develop gum disease and gum disease makes it harder to control blood sugar.