According to some reports from the medical sector, even the cleanest of human mouths carry at least 1,000 bacteria on each tooth surface with 100 million microbes living in each milliliter of saliva. To put this into...
As you get older it’s important to take care of all parts of your body. Taking care of your body ensures that you have mobility, and freedom as you age. What’s more, is it can provide you...
As we get older, we have to worry about things that once might not have been a big deal. One of those things is oral health. Throughout your life, your teeth have been through a lot. It’s important...
It used to be the standard for our parents and grandparents to lose their teeth and wear dentures. Today with the help of advances in dentistry, and increased awareness of oral health, it is entirely possible to...
While 50 might be the new 40, there are still some important factors to think about once you hit the milestone. Every decade you enter will offer its own set of challenges and will result in different...
Getting older is a gift. Sadly, some friends and relatives have not made it this far, and we are ever mindful to be grateful for each new day. Yet, the gift of aging can also seem like...
October is Dental Hygiene Month so we thought you might appreciate the following tips for oral health, that can have a positive affect on more than just your teeth! 1. Brush and floss daily– This is the easiest preventative measure...
Want a healthy grin with healthier gums? Then don’t forget your gums. Gum disease can lead to tooth loss and is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. The good news: In addition to regular brushing and...
Completely You: Oral Care By Dr. Stephen Persichetti, dental surgeon and a fellow in the International College of Dentists for Completely You – Some of my patients obsess over getting whiter teeth, and spend hours taking care...
Completely You: Health By Nancy Kalish for Completely You – Lisa Bourdon-Krause could not believe her eyes. While eating lunch in her car, she’d felt the same dull ache in her mouth that had been bothering her...
Completely You: Appearance By Dr. Michael Zuk for Completely You In the 1990s, cosmetic dentistry was just taking off, and I wanted to be a part of it. It was exciting, the promise of porcelain: It would...
Completely You: Appearance By Sally Wadyka for Completely You You’re conscientious about your health, so of course you try to avoid obvious bad habits — like pimple-popping — and do everything right. But sometimes you can do...
Completely You: Oral Care By Jenna McCarthy for Completely You Want a better smile and cavity-free teeth? Brushing and flossing are merely the beginning. Turns out there are a host of incredible edibles that fight bacteria, attack...
Completely You: Health By Winnie Yu for Completely You Want to improve your health in a flash? Make sure you get enough vitamin D. Doctors have long known that the sunshine vitamin helps you develop strong bones...