Oral Health and Cardiovascular Diseases
... Is there a link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease? Various researchers and government agencies continue to investigate the possible relationship between periodontal disease and ca...

Easing Dental Phobia in Adults
... If you fear going to the dentist, you are not alone. Between 9% and 15% of Americans state they avoid going to the dentist because of anxiety or fear. People with dental anxiety have a sense of uneasi...

Hormones and Oral Health
... Women have an increased sensitivity to oral health problems because of the unique hormonal changes they experience. These hormonal changes not only affect the blood supply to the gum tissue, but also ...

Oral Health Problems and Diabetes
... Diabetes is a disease that can affect the whole body -- your eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other important systems in the body, and your mouth. People with diabetes face a higher than normal risk o...

Latex Allergy and Dental Care
... Latex, also known as rubber or natural latex, is derived from the milky sap of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. Latex can be found in many household products and also in many medical and dental su...

Mouth Jewelry, Oral Piercings and Your Health
... Piercing your tongue, lip or cheek – an innocent teenage fad of fashion and self expression or a prelude to oral health problems? Before piercing this area of your anatomy, it is wise to have a comple...