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What Your Tongue Says About Your Health

Spots, bumps and colored patches on your tongue can sometimes be a sign of underlying issues affecting your overall health. Whether it's caused by stress, diet, infections, medications or something more serious, it's important to know the...

Your Guide to Understanding Nutrition Labels

Nutrition labels can help us identify nutrient-dense foods and make healthier eating choices. Unfortunately, many people get confused by the way some manufacturers label their food and beverage products. Here's your guide to understanding...

Why You Should Share Your Medical History with Your Dentist

Everything we ingest — including herbs and vitamins — leads to a reaction within the body. To protect against potentially dangerous problems during dental treatments, it's important for your dentist to know about your entire medical...

Acid Reflux: How Your Dentist Will Notice and How to Prevent It

Most people experience heartburn from time to time. Unfortunately, when heartburn occurs frequently, it could be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. If you suffer from symptoms of GERD, it's important to talk to your dentist...

How Oral Health Can Impact Your Body

Our mouths play host to billions of microscopic microorganisms, which form a symbiotic relationship that can harm or protect our oral health. At the same time, a growing body of evidence has shown that these bacteria can also influence the...

Ensuring Great Oral Health on a Vegetarian Diet

While they can lead to overall health benefits, vegetarian diets can sometimes cause nutritional deficiencies that can result in specific health issues. Here's how your vegetarian diet could be harming your oral health, along with some...

How Trending Diets Impact Your Teeth

When most people try out a new diet, they think more about their waistlines than their dental health. In reality, what you eat can have a significant impact on the health of your teeth and gums. Keep reading to see how many of the more...

6 Reasons Why Sleep is so Important for Your Overall Health

A good night of sleep can leave us feeling rejuvenated and ready for the challenges of the day. On the other hand, poor sleep can leave us feeling confused and run down. What's more, a growing body of research has shown that poor sleep can...

Oral Cancer: Understanding the Causes of Oral Cancer

Oral cancer affects tens of thousands of Americans every year. Unfortunately, many of these people lose their lives to the disease, especially if it's diagnosed at its later stages. While there's no way to completely eliminate your risk of...

Is Mouth Breathing Bad for Your Health?

Often viewed as a negative trait in social situations, mouth breathing can actually lead to some surprisingly troublesome health problems. If you or a family member breathes through the mouth, here's what you should know. What Causes...

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