Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body
Everyone knows that brushing your teeth prevents cavities and tooth decay. But many people don’t realize dental care is an essential part of overall healthcare. Dental care may help prevent conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. With poor oral health, bacteria can grow and spread through the body. Inflammation in the gums may […]
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Association Between Oral Health, Heart Disease Not Well-Understood
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Will taking care of my teeth help prevent heart disease? ANSWER: Some research suggests that heart disease, clogged arteries, and stroke could be linked to the inflammations and infections that oral bacteria can cause. Based on that evidence, there appears to be an association between oral health and heart disease. But the […]
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Canker Sores Often Go Away on Their Own, Are Not Contagious
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Every few months, my teenage son gets canker sores in the back of his throat that really bother him and last for about a week. Is there something that he can do to prevent them? Will this continue throughout his life? ANSWER: Canker sores rarely pose a serious health concern. But as […]
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Many medical conditions can cause a burning sensation in the mouth
By Rochelle Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D., Tribune Content Agency DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My father, who’s in his 70s, went to his dentist with mouth pain and was told he has burning mouth syndrome and that there’s no known treatment. Could something else be causing his symptoms? Are there things he can do to ease the pain? […]
The Theater of Teeth
Delta Dental’s Land of Smiles Bolsters Oral Health Through Children’s TheaterBy Alex Lubischer Nate Ross loves his job. The 24-year-old Chicago-based actor spent the last two springs performing in the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation’s (DDILF) traveling children’s theater production, Land of Smiles. The foundation—the charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois—unveiled Land of Smiles […]
Good Oral Health
More at stake than just fresh breath By Terri Yablonsky Stat Your mouth is home to billions of bacteria that not only pose a risk for tooth decay and gum disease but can seriously affect your overall health. If you don’t take care of your teeth, bad breath and less-than-pearly whites may be the least […]
Oral Hygiene Myths
By Terri Yablonsky Stat Ever since Jessica Simpson admitted she cleaned her teeth by rubbing them on her shirt, myths about dental hygiene have sprung up. Despite what you may hear, there’s nothing better than old-fashioned brushing and flossing. Here are some of the best one-liners ever uttered from the dental chairs of doctors Samuel […]
