Dental Blogs

Do Low-Carb Diets Help or Hurt Your Teeth?

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Along with vegetarianism, another popular diet for losing weight and improving health is a low-carb diet. Diets such as Atkins or the South Beach Diet advocate cutting carbohydrates considerably from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recommendations. However, does changing your diet in this way put your teeth at risk? A low-carb diet can be great for your teeth, but it can have an unpleasant side effect of bad breath.

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What Is Trench Mouth?

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Trench mouth is a kind of gum disease that is different from normal periodontitis. It’s an acute infection, which means it can be triggered quickly and can also quickly cause serious damage to your gums and teeth. If you suspect trench mouth, you need to periodontist immediately.

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Choosing Tooth-Healthy Drinks at Your Next Party

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Next time you’re at your party, you probably will be thinking about anything but your oral health. However, our overall oral health is determined by the sum of all our momentary decisions. If you want to have the healthiest smile possible, you need to make sure you’re keeping this in mind constantly, and that includes at parties. Here are some tips for choosing healthy drinks for your teeth.

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Gum Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis

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There is a lot of evidence to support the connection between oral health and overall health. The connection between gum disease and cardiovascular risks grows stronger with every study. We know that there’s a mutually-reinforcing relationship between gum disease and diabetes. And we know that gum disease is linked to rheumatoid arthritis.

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Hookah Linked to Gum Disease

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From a young age, we have been bombarded with commercials saying that smoking is bad for your health on multiple fronts. There are obvious risks, such as lung cancer or emphysema, but smoking also does some serious damage to your mouth as well and has been linked to a higher risk of gum disease. With the increasing popularity of alternatives to cigarettes, such as hookah, it is important to be vigilant about your oral health.

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