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In the past few years, countless studies have been published demonstrating how poor oral health is connected to systemic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, arthritis, and even pregnancy issues. While both dental and medical professionals agree that some oral-systemic links are more well established than others, such as the link between periodontal disease…Continue Reading >>

Visiting the dentist is an anxiety-inducing, terrifying experience for a good number of men and women. Some people even have a phobia of going to the dentist, called odontophobia or dental phobia. In some cases, this causes people to avoid going to the dentist, which is bad for oral health and can lead to many…Continue Reading >>

In addition to brushing your teeth before going to bed (or even after every meal!) flossing is an essential step in protecting your teeth and gums from harmful plaque and bacteria. But while it may be well known that you should floss your teeth at least once a day, one of the most common questions…Continue Reading >>

Dr. Broome and the dentists at the Charlotte Center for Cosmetic Dentistry have spent their careers reminding patients that their dental health is connected to their total health, but researchers from Karlstad University and the Department of Dental Medicine and the Aging Research Center (ARC) at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden are finding that your bite…Continue Reading >>

Have you ever wondered how creatures of the animal kingdom protect and care for their teeth? Do animals even suffer from tooth decay the way people do? There’s one animal in particular that should be the envy of anyone who has experienced a toothache, and that’s the beaver. These industrious rodents constantly use their teeth…Continue Reading >>