Wednesday, October 18, 2017 How Oral Health Impacts Systemic Health At Timberlake Dental, we take healthcare seriously. While we are specifically concerned with our patients’ oral health, we acknowledge its role in a person’s overall health. Unfortunately, the mouth has always been treated by a realm of healthcare (dentistry), which has historically been completely separate […]
Sports drinks make up a multi-billion dollar industry ($6.8 billion in 2014 according to the Wall Street Journal), and the growth of sports drinks is outpacing the growth of soft drinks. Many analysts think this trend is due to an improved awareness of the health risks associated with the consumption of soft drinks. Most people […]
What is a cavity? A cavity is the destruction of tooth structure caused by a combination of bacteria, sugar and acid. When bacteria in the mouth digests sugar, acid is produced. The acid destroys enamel, just like it etches glass, and this process is called demineralization. Once a cavity has grown through the outer layer […]
Why Is My Dentist Asking If My Child Snores? Some of you may have noticed that when you bring your child in for their professional cleaning and periodic evaluation, Dr. Chowning asks questions about your child’s sleep patterns. “Does your child snore? Does he grind his teeth? Does she wake up with a raspy voice […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ClevelandClinics.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Kate Dreyer “We see a great deal of overlap, but no research is strong enough to link gum disease and cardiac disease, heart attack or stroke,” Dr. Jellis says. “But, we know that people who brush and floss regularly have better […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ClevelandClinic.org – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Neil Moralee “Skin cancer is almost always curable when caught and treated early. So it’s critical to inspect your body. “Look at those funny brown things on your skin and see how large they are,” says melanoma expert Brian Gastman, MD. “Have they […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ClevelandClinic.org – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Hamza Butt “If you’ve ever experienced dry mouth — even for a short while — you know it can be very uncomfortable. A number of things can cause this problem, but certain medications, infections, dehydration, as well as cancer treatments are the most common […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ClevelandHealth.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Jamie “When we take them at the right dosage and under a physician’s care, drugs offer many benefits. It’s also important to be aware of possible side effects. Below, find commonly used drugs and some caveats about their use.” See full article […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.org – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Freestocks.org “Fruits and veggies are an important part of any balanced diet, and they are also good for your teeth. Since they are high in water and fiber, they help to balance the sugars they contain and help to clean your teeth. Chewing […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.org – Image Courtesy of Flickr -Raheel Shahid “Sweetened beverages have become a treat that many Americans have every day. The truth is that these drinks are not healthy, especially for our dental health and smiles. Everyone has harmful bacteria in their mouths that eat the sugars we consume. […]
