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The composition of our oral bacteria when we are very young is predominantly influenced by our genetic background. But as we age, this heritable factor wanes and non-heritable ones such as diet and oral hygiene play a stronger role in shaping the oral microbiome. Learn more from Medical News Today

Oral health is important for everyone; especially athletes. A healthy smile looks great but healthy teeth are vital for your overall health. Studies show that oral health can affect athletic performance because poor oral health is known for inflammation, which impacts a person’s health in a negative way. In addition, dental pain or low self-esteem […]

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is one of the leading causes of tooth loss among adults and can result from poor diabetes control. In gum disease, your gums, the deeper supporting tissue, and potentially the bone surrounding teeth become infected and inflamed. It has also been linked to heart disease and strokes. Click here to read more from verywell.com

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The timing of when your baby's first tooth comes in can vary quite a bit. When your baby becomes a little fussy, drooling often and wanting to chew on things, your little one might be teething. But while those behaviors can be signs and symptoms of teething, they can very often occur without teething at around age 3 […]

If you're constantly popping mints or chewing gum to cover up bad breath, you're not alone. One in four Americans has halitosis and is cursed with smelly breath. Why?  Read more here from everydayhealth.com

The pain, swelling and discomfort that follows wisdom tooth extraction is a normal part of the healing process. How long is wisdom teeth recovery time? When will you be back to chewing crunchy carrots and apples with ease? Learn more from colgate.com

Hypersalivation, also known as sialorrhea or ptyalism, is when a person has too much saliva in their mouth. It can result in saliva from the mouth spilling over the bottom lip, known as drooling. Learn more about hypersalivation from medicalnewstoday.com

Enjoyable dental activities for children can teach kids about oral care. Since children learn through play, stimulate interest with these fun projects.

Now that your baby's teeth are on their way in, it's time to start taking care of them. Even though this set will only be around for a short time, their health is essential to your baby's gums and those future permanent teeth. Make sure your baby's new teeth get the best care. Here are […]