Oral health from A-Z
To help you and your family keep your smiles healthy, we’ve compiled an extensive library of articles on oral health topics from amalgam fillings to x-rays and just about every oral health topic in between. In addition, we’ve grouped some of the articles into areas that may be of special interest to you – For Seniors, For Kids, about Preventive Care and more.

Acid attack!
What you’re eating and drinking (and how you’re eating and drinking it) could be ruining your teeth. If you’re consuming carbonated beverages, fruit juice and highly acidic foods such as pickles and yogurt every day, you may be causing tooth erosion.

Oral health gives clues about eating disordersWith bad breath, sensitive teeth and tooth erosion as just a few of the signs that a patient may be suffering from an eating disorder, it’s no wonder that dentists are quickly becoming the first line of defense when it comes to spotting patients at risk.

Dentists may notice signs of osteoporosis firstBecause teeth are embedded in the jawbone, people with low bone mass may experience oral health problems before they ever have a fracture. Your dentist may be the first health professional to suspect you have osteoporosis — and refer you to a physician before the disease advances.

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