Author Archives: Julia Briscoe

Aging isn’t always pretty, and your mouth is no exception. A century ago the need for dentures in later life was almost a foregone conclusion. Today, three-quarters of people over 65 retain at least some of their natural teeth, but older people still suffer higher rates of gum disease, dental decay, oral cancer, mouth infections, and tooth loss. While these problems are nothing to smile about, you can still do a lot to keep your mouth looking and feeling younger than its years.

Take a look at the article posted by AARP on how to keep your teeth healthy longer with age:

Have you been having issues getting your high blood pressure under control? Have you previously been told that you have periodontal disease?

Read the article published by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Poor oral hygiene linked to higher blood pressure, study says.

There are many factors that come into play when a cavity is created. First, for a tooth to be affected by decay, the bacteria must attach themselves to the tooth. They combine with proteins in your saliva and food remains, creating a layer which is also known as plaque. Plaque then acts as a glue that sticks to your teeth and coats them with these bacteria.

Now, in order for bacteria to thrive, they must eat. Their most favorite foods are salty foods and sugary foods. They love anything that is easy to digest and they often digest it is in as little as 15 minutes. With that being said, junk food is not only bad for your body and health, it is also just as bad for your teeth.

Did you know? Tooth decay is the second most common disease, secondary to the common cold.

In simplest terms, a cavity is a hole in your tooth. This hole is caused by the bacteria that is in your mouth that break down foods. This bacteria produces a tooth enamel destroying acid which then slowly eats away at your tooth.

As a result of this, the nerves in your teeth become exposed causing terrible tooth pain that no one likes to deal with.

If you have been experiencing tooth pain, do not hesitate to call! Waiting to treat tooth pain can not only hurt your over all health but also your wallet.