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Improve Dental Health: Rinse, brush, floss, scrape, and repeat

Dental healthJune 12, 2025173Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of the best things you can do for your overall health as you age is a daily routine you’ve followed since childhood. “Maintaining good dental health not only protects against gum disease but also helps ward off many other age-related diseases,” says Dr. Leonard Brennan, co-director of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s Geriatric…

Periodontal Gum Disease: How Serious Is It?

Dental healthJune 12, 2025204Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gum disease isn’t curable, but it’s manageable with appropriate treatment. You can’t cure it because once you lose structural support around your teeth, you don’t usually get all of it back. However, periodontal treatment can reduce infection and rebuild your bone and tissue to some degree.Another factor is genetics. There are many…

Bad Breath [Halitosis]: What It Is, Causes & Treatment

Dental healthJune 11, 2025327Views 0Likes 0Comments

The most common cause of bad breath [halitosis] is poor oral hygiene. Without proper oral hygiene — like brushing, flossing and routine dental cleanings — harmful bacteria invade your mouth and multiply out of control. This can lead to several oral health issues like halitosis, cavities and gum disease.

What’s a Dental Hygienist?

Dental healthJune 9, 2025253Views 0Likes 0Comments

In the world of oral health care, a dental hygienist plays a critical role in maintaining healthy smiles and preventing serious dental issues. If you’ve ever had your teeth cleaned at a dental clinic, chances are it was a dental hygienist who did the job. But their role goes far beyond cleanings—they are trained professionals…