Category: Healthy Living San Diego

How Good Oral Hygiene Fights Periodontal Disease

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How well do you brush and floss your teeth? When you take good care of your smile, this helps lower the risk of periodontal disease and even periodontitis, so you can keep your smile healthy and whole. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about how you can reduce your risk of gum… Read more »

Improving Your Gum Health With Better Hygiene

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When you improve your overall oral hygiene, this can help fight issues like tooth decay and even protect your smile from periodontal disease. Your improved hygiene could include everything from better brushing and flossing to better meal options. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about boosting your oral hygiene and gum health!

Tartar, Nutrition, And The Link To Gum Disease

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Tartar buildup occurs when plaque hardens on the surfaces of the teeth and this could be linked to bad breath, teeth stains, and even poor periodontal health. Multiple factors could lead to tartar, and your nutrition is a major one! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the link between nutrition and… Read more »

Can Your Heart’s Health Affect Your Periodontal Treatment?

The oral-systemic connection, which describes the connection between your oral health and your body’s wellbeing, has been the subject of myriad research across the world. However, the fact that the condition of your heart health can affect your dental treatment is not a new revelation, and has in fact been recognized by dental professionals for… Read more »

Why Stress Relief is Good for Your Oral Health

Excessive stress levels can influence nearly every part of your life, including your oral health. The human body’s stress response, also known as the fight-or-flight response, is a defensive mechanism that protects us and allows us to respond more quickly to threats. In today’s modern world, however, there are plenty of everyday factors that continually… Read more »

Nutrition’s Role in Your Dental Health Maintenance

There are a number of factors that can influence your oral health and the effectiveness of your dental hygiene, most importantly the food and beverages that you consume. While most of us have been warned from early ages to refrain from candy, cookies, cakes, and other cavity-causing concoctions, some people may be surprised to learn… Read more »

Diet And Dental Health

Diet and dental health go hand in hand. If you don’t eat nutritious foods your dentition won’t remain healthy. Without healthy dentition, you won’t be able to consume nutritious foods. You need a healthy bite and strong teeth to chew high protein foods, such as meat, greens, and beans. If you have sore gums, loose… Read more »

Smoking Cessation: Nicotine Dependence Q & A

According to the American Cancer Society, only about 4% to 7% of people are able to quit smoking without medicines or other help. The chemical, nicotine, is the cause for tobacco addiction, whether it’s smoked or chewed. The dependence on nicotine means you may not be able to stop using the substance, although it is… Read more »

Your Powerful Smile

You might recognize the maxim, “Smile and the world smiles with you.” Did you know, however, that studies have shown the human smile actually is contagious? It’s also the most widely recognized expression in the world, transcending language to portray a person’s joy and good will. As the subject of numerous studies, however, the power… Read more »

Is Periodontal Disease a Matter of the Heart?

American Heart Month, sponsored by the American Heart Association every February, is designed to raise awareness about the prevalence of heart disease and how to lower your risk for poor heart health. Keeping your mouth clean and healthy isn’t a guaranteed way to prevent heart disease, but experts agree that it certainly reduces your risk… Read more »