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Cardiovascular disease affects the heart and/or blood vessels. More than 50 million Americans experience cardiovascular problems and cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death and disability in the United States. By the time heart problems are detected, the underlying cause (atherosclerosis) is usually quite advanced. Therefore, prevention through the modification of risk factors,…

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is surgically anchored into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. The benefit of using implants is that they don’t rely on neighboring teeth for support and they are permanent and stable. Implants are a good solution to tooth loss because they…

Some people don’t look forward to dental appointments any more than they look forward to visits to a physician. Most dental procedures aren’t painful. However, just being examined can make people feel stressed. Most people can live with having some anxiety about going to the dentist. For those with dental phobia, however, the thought of…

Rather than pass on your fear of the dentist to your kids, teach them these important dental health habits instead. Scared of the dentist? You could be passing that fear on to your children, according to a new study from the Rey Juan Carlos University of Madrid. Researchers found that the development of “dentophobia” is…

Reason for link between teeth, gums and heart health is still unclear, researcher says. For adults, losing teeth is bad enough, but tooth loss is also associated with several risk factors for heart disease, a large international study suggests. These heart disease-related risk factors include diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and smoking. For the study,…

The last teeth to develop can cause havoc for the rest of your healthy mouth. Yet there’s growing controversy about whether we really need to have them taken out. Just as you enter adulthood, your wisdom teeth make their presence known in the far reaches of your mouth. Wisdom teeth — officially the third molars…

Mouthwash makers say the benefits of oral rinse go beyond just kissable breath — but some people worry that alcohol-containing rinses come with a number of health risks. Here’s what you should know. Ahhh — who doesn’t love that minty kick that comes from a swig of mouthwash? And your oral rinse could be doing…

Dental bonding can be an economical solution for stained, broken, or chipped teeth and other minor cosmetic dentistry issues. Have a chipped, broken, or stained tooth? Dental bonding can make it look like new again without causing too much damage to your budget. “Bonding is a relatively inexpensive way to make minor dental repairs,” says…

Crown lengthening can minimize the amount of gum that’s viewable in your smile and can make teeth look longer. But it’s surgery, so consider it carefully before you make a decision. If you’re bothered by a “gummy” smile or teeth that you feel are too small, you may want to consider crown lengthening. Also known…

Many medications can cause bothersome oral side effects, such as dry mouth, altered taste, and swollen and tender gums. Learn how to cope. Many medications can affect your oral health. In addition to prescribed and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements can also cause oral health issues that range from dry mouth to inflamed…