Why You Should Be Flossing
You hear it all of the time from television commercials to your older relatives: be sure to floss your teeth. Yeah, yeah, we’ve all heard it before. But why is flossing so important? Read more
Is A Good Toothbrush Really Important?
You all know why you need to brush your teeth; it is essential for good oral health and it can provide you with fresh breath, healthy gums, and strong teeth. As long as you are using a toothbrush and toothpaste, it doesn’t matter what kind of toothbrush you use, right? Actually, it does matter. Read more
Have Adventures With New Dentures
You already know how important it is to take care of your teeth. Having a good dentist and seeing them regularly is just as important as seeing your doctor for an annual checkup; both can affect your health. At Community Dental Group, we know that your teeth are important to you and we want you to know how important they are to us, too. Read more
Feels Like Something Is Missing
If you have ever been without a tooth for whatever reason, you know the feeling of embarrassment that can come with it. Maybe you smile without opening your mouth, or casually cover your mouth with your hand while you speak to people. You might even start to use non-verbal expressions like head-nodding, hand waving, and shoulder-shrugging. Your bubbly and outgoing personality begins to wane as you turn inward with the shame of your gap-toothed smile. Read more
Periodontal What?!?
When you hear the words periodontal disease, it paints a vivid picture in your mind. The word disease in itself causes people to shudder and hope that they never have to face it head on. In order to keep your body healthy, you must remember to keep your teeth healthy as well. Read more
What’s The Difference Between A Canker Sore And A Cold Sore?
There are very few people out there who haven’t dealt with some sort of occasional painful swelling in or around the mouth. The two most common causes are essentially harmless, but it can help to know exactly what they’re supposed to look like and what causes them because mouth sores sometimes indicate a much more significant problem. Read more
Diabetes And Dental Health
Those who suffer from both type I and type II diabetes have trouble regulating blood sugar levels because their pancreas can’t produce enough insulin to keep this level steady. This can have an effect on the individual’s energy level as they swing from a post-meal high to a post-insulin low, but diabetes also has an impact on many other systems and areas of the body, including nerve endings, the eyes, the kidneys, and the teeth and gums. Read more
Dental Hygiene Tips For The Golden Years
While it’s still more common than not for those of us over 60 to have one or more false teeth, modern dentistry techniques and dental hygiene products are allowing more and more Americans to carry at least some of their original teeth up past retirement age. But while that’s a fairly impressive accomplishment, old age is no time to slack off when it comes to taking care of your teeth. In fact, there are a few additional pitfalls to watch out for: Read more
Saliva Is More Than Just Wet
The inside of your mouth is wet – or at least it should be. There are glands all throughout your cheeks and jaw which produce saliva, a special liquid which only shows up in your mouth. Saliva keeps your tongue and your teeth nice and wet, but it also does a lot more than that. Read more