It’s already known that your oral health – the condition of your gums, in particular – can have an effect on your heart healthy, but now researchers are finding that there may also be a connection with head and neck cancers.
Chronic periodontitis, progressive bone loss and loosening of soft tissue surrounding the teeth, was to add to the risk of head and neck cancers, in particular, cancers in the mouth. In a study published in the most recent issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, researchers came to this conclusion after after studying 463 patients (207 control patients).
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How many of you have undergone dental procedures to save a tooth only to have to have it pulled in the end anyway? Once you’ve taken into account the financial cost, in addition to the discomfort factor, was it worth it? Some dentists are starting to say “no.”
It made sense years ago to do everything you could to save your tooth. If you didn’t, you could end up with dentures or partial plates, or just leave the place empty, which can lead to other problems as your jaw copes with the missing teeth. But, the science of dentistry has advanced …read more

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

Monday, May 14, is National Women’s Check-Up Day! If you’re anything like me, you probably put off doctor visits. It’s not that we don’t mean to go, it’s just that something comes up, right? Well, it’s time to stop procrastinating, ladies! And today is the perfect day to make those appointments and get back on top of things.
Here’s who you need to call:

Your primary care practioner. You may be surprised to know that PCPs do more than just hook you up with antibiotics when you get strep from the kids or develop a UTI. …read more