Although we see a separate group of health professionals when it comes to our mouth (dentist, orthodontist, endodontist, oral surgeon), our oral health is far from being separate from the rest of our body. Often, the condition of our teeth and gums is reflective of the condition of our whole body.
Doctors have known for a while that there’s a connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and oral health and now research has put the two together, according to two separate studies presented at a medical conference in Denmark this week.
The first study found that 56% of people who had RA also …read more

Let’s face it – most people don’t think the most pleasant thoughts when they think about root canals. I had my own experience with a root canal just this past December: Root canals – a necessary evil.
The thing is, although it can hurt to have the procedure done, to NOT have it done, can be worse. If you need one, don’t be scared. Ask for recommendations for dentists and endodontists who do them regularly.
Anyway, to promote the necessity of root canals, and likely to reduce the untruths and fears, American Association of Endodontists is running Root Canal Awareness Week from …read more