Oral Hygiene Begins...

...well, when that first tooth comes in! This article provides cleaning instructions, as well as how to get your child ready for that first dental visit.

http://www.redding.com/news/2010/jan/14/how-to-get-your-kids-teeth-off-to-healthy-start/

More Controversy on Fillings Mercury Content

According to an article on the Science Daily website, old fillings do not appear to have the toxic compound that new fillings do. The article goes on to state that "the surfaces of metal fillings seem to lose up to 95 percent of their mercury over time. Loss of potentially toxic mercury from amalgam may be due to evaporation, exposure to some kinds of dental hygiene products, exposure to certain foods, or other factors." Curiously, the possibility of ingestion is not listed as a factor. One would think that mercury would be ingested before it would evaporate. Read the article, draw your own conclusions.

Red Wine's Oral Health Benefits

Red wine has been linked to fighting oral bacteria responsible for tooth decay.

Read all about it here.

Dental Erosion

Dental erosion can occur by ingesting certain drinks, as this article explains.

If you are concerned about dental erosion, speak with you dentist or hygienist on your next visit.

Importance of Good Hygiene Revisited

As we have mentioned time and time again, the importance of good oral hygiene goes beyond having a healthy mouth.

Periodontal disease, a chronic inflammatory disease, is linked to other serious health risks.

Resources on Inflammation Osteoporosis Heart Disease and Stroke

Pregnancy Problems Diabetes Respiratory Diseases

The Gum Disease-Heart Health Connection | StopAgingNow.com

Here is another that details why perio maintenance and oral health can help keep your ticker ticking!


The Gum Disease-Heart Health Connection | StopAgingNow.com

Mouth Hygiene Saves Lives

Many of us have seen loved ones hospitalized and put on a respirator. Some nurses have found that maintaining an oral hygiene regimen, even on unconscious patients, decreases the risk of common infections that may be fatal.

Mouth Hygiene Saves Lives