Important Dental Information Every Parent Should Know Even though your child will lose their “baby” teeth, they serve several important roles until your child reaches the age of twelve or thirteen. One of the most important functions of primary teeth is to maintain space for permanent teeth. Losing a primary tooth early could potentially cause impacted permanent…
What Causes Bad Breath?! Halitosis, bad breath, can be caused by improper hygiene or more serious medical conditions. Bad breath can be the result of the foods we eat, the lack of saliva (xerostomia or dry mouth), unhealthy lifestyles, gum disease, or medical disorders. There are two types of bad breath: transient and persistent. Transient bad breath comes and…
The health of your mouth can affect your whole body. The next time your dentist tells you to open wide, they can tell a whole lot more than whether or not you’ve been brushing “More than 120 medical conditions can be detected in the early stages by a dentist.” Oral Cancer~ According to New York City–based dentist Lindi Orlin, DMD,…
