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Diabetes and Your Dental Health: What to Know

Dr. Seligman — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:17:40 +0000

Over 23 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes, and this number is growing. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is important to inform your dentist. Diabetes can affect your oral health, putting you at a higher risk for developing gum disease and oral infections.

Important Minerals & Vitamins for Your Oral Health

Dr. Seligman — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:15:22 +0000

Keep reading to find out what you have to eat in order to fuse your organism with important minerals and vitamins for a proper overall and dental health. Vitamins and minerals are extremely important for your overall dental health.

Cavities and Fillings

Dr. Seligman — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:07:59 +0000

There are very few things that people do every single day. Into this small collection goes things like eating, sleeping and breathing. So it is amazing that, for nearly everyone in the U.S., tooth brushing falls into this category

Top 5 Mistakes That Damage Your Dental Health

Dr. Seligman — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 10:20:36 +0000

It’s all well and good talking about what we should be doing to keep our teeth healthy. However, the fact is, lots of people are ingrained with terrible dental health habits which are damaging their teeth! It’s important to become aware of the habits you should be avoiding, if you want to enjoy excellent dental health.

Start 2013 with a trip to the dentist

Dr. Seligman — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 08:59:06 +0000

Now that the holiday season is over, many people may have engaged in snacking that was bad for their teeth. Christmas stockings are often filled with sweets that could leave someone in need of dental work if he or she cracks a tooth or develops a cavity due to eating these treats.

Treatments available for sensitive teeth

Dr. Seligman — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:40:27 +0000

If you have sensitivity to cold drinks, if it hurts to eat ice cream, if brushing along the gum line gives you sharp pain, or if you avoid dental cleanings due to sensitive teeth, there is hope. Treatments are available, both at home and at the dental office.

Bad Breath Is Often Caused By Dental Problems

Dr. Seligman — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 06:53:43 +0000

Bacterial plaque, bad breath and dental problems are all directly linked. The anaerobic bacteria that live in the mouth cause bad breath or halitosis, dental decay, periodontal disease and gingivitis.

Dental Implants: A Modern Alternative to Provide Tooth Replacement

Dr. Seligman — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:08:29 +0000

In today’s world, looks receive importance and may result in the distinction between success and failure. Your teeth and smile really are a presentation of your personality. You just cannot disregard the problem of a missing tooth because it is not visible whenever you smile.

Dental implants may be a good treatment option for patients with missing teeth

Dr. Seligman — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:47:55 +0000

Some people may think that they have to live with troublesome gaps in their smiles that are caused by missing teeth because cosmetic procedures are too invasive or expensive. However, the popularity of dental implants is growing.

Put an End to the Clenching Teeth Problem

Dr. Seligman — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:31:58 +0000

If you are experiencing headaches, sore teeth or neck pain in the mornings when you wake up, you are probably struggling with bruxism, which means that your teeth are clenching teeth during the night.