Dry Mouth: Causes, Symptoms And Cure
Dry mouth is also called cotton mouth, pasties or doughmouth. This is because of the change in consistency of the saliva followed by the reduction of salivary production. There is a formation of cloudy or cotton-like clumps of saliva. This causes bad breath, blisters and infection if not treated rightly. Bacterial growth rapidly increases because […]
How to Save Money by Going to Regular Dental Checkups?
You can never save too much. If you look closely on the ‘art of spending’, saving on the things or services you purchase is a form of success. And this concept applies to everything in life, even your dental care; well, especially on your dental care. So if you can, you might want to save […]
Diet And Dental Health: How Do They Relate?
Many people are not conscious about their diet. Foods they purchase and take in everyday has a big factor in maintaining healthy body, healthy mind and healthy mouth and teeth. These things are greatly intertwined. One cannot be perfect without the other. As an example, one cannot have a healthy body without a healthy mouth. […]
The Link Between Diabetes And Oral Health Care
Diabetes and Oral Care Oral health care is an aspect of health that is rarely given a serious attention to. There are a lot of people who do not really understand its connection to other health problems. Knowing the facts about common diseases like diabetes linked to oral health is a good prevention of other […]
Sleep Apnea or Snoring?
What is sleep apnea and what is plain snoring? Is there a difference? And if there is, does it matter? Statistics shows that out of 80 million people that snore in North America, around 12 million of them have a condition called sleep apnea. Should there be a concern with these numbers? What is the […]
Chocolate and Your Health
Fear not chocolate lovers, good news is now at hand. Today’s studies about teeth and chocolate show a positive note. Believe it or not, chocolate is not bad for the teeth or for your health (mostly). This thought will certainly ease up some of the guilty feelings you must have felt each time you take […]
Oral Care for Patients with Diabetes
Diabetes and Periodontal Disease Keeping ones blood glucose levels in control is what a diabetic person’s top priority in dealing with oral health is. This is because if you have diabetes and your blood glucose is erratic, you will likely develop periodontal disease or gum disease. There is a great possibility of untimely loss of […]
Dental Care: What Is The Right Toothbrush For Your Child?
Dental care home regimen involves things like finding the right toothpaste, toothbrush, mouth rinse, floss and correct technique for brushing and flossing. Of all these important things to have, the most basic part of dental care is tooth brushing. It would always start on finding the right toothbrush. Toothbrush comes in many forms, shape and […]
Older Adults and Cavities: Causes & Prevention | Cudahy Dentist
Did you know that seniors develop as many cavities as children do? As we age, keeping our natural teeth for a lifetime becomes increasingly possible. However, older adults may face certain challenges that increase their risk of tooth decay, including dry mouth, gum recession, difficulty brushing or flossing, and some medication side effects. The good […]
5 Ways To Stop Bleeding Gums Cudahy CA | Gingivitis | (323) 771-7254
If you have bleeding gums, watch this video: If your gums are bleeding, it is very important to treat it right away. Bleeding gums may be just the beginning stages of gum disease or it could be in advanced stages. We can easily diagnose what stage you are in by measuring your gums and checking […]