If you have high blood pressure and are taking medications to control it, you should know how to protect yourself from the effect these medications have on your oral health. High Blood Pressure Affects Gums If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and you’ve been prescribed medications to control the condition, be aware…
Oral Hygiene Basics You know when your oral hygiene is working! Your teeth feel fresh, your gums are pink and your breath is clean. If you feel otherwise, it’s time to check up on your practice of oral hygiene for a good measure of health. Oral Hygiene for Gums Take a good look at your…
Since the holiday season is in the rear-view mirror it is time to think about how all that holiday eating has affected your teeth and that pesky tooth tartar. First, we need to know what causes tartar? Bacteria building particles, left untreated, create plaque that eventually turns to hardened tooth tartar. In fact, tartar is…