Timberlake Dental

4 Reasons Water Is the Best Beverage for Your Teeth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from mouthhealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Pixi “It doesn’t matter if your glass is half-empty or half-full: Drinking water is always good for your health. Our bodies are made of 60% water, and staying hydrated helps your system distribute healthy nutrients, gets rid of waste, gives your skin a […]

5 Things You Don’t Know About Dry Mouth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from www.pharmacytimes.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – joanna keler “Did you know that millions of patients experience dry mouth on an episodic or chronic basis? Or that dry mouth isn’t a disease itself, but a symptom of an underlying issue? Here are 5 other things you probably don’t know […]

Shocking Diseases Dentists Find First

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from msn.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Ref54 “Dentists aren’t just looking for gum disease or cavities; they might also find signs of Crohn disease, oral cancer, and other serious conditions.” See full article on msn.com Commentary: As stated in the article, “‘People think we’re only looking at teeth,’ says […]

Sealants

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.org – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Romano Cancelli “Brushing and flossing are the best ways to help prevent cavities, but it’s not always easy to clean every nook and cranny of your teeth – especially those back teeth you use to chew (called molars). Molars are rough, […]

8 Travel tips for your Teeth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from www.mouthhealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Jack Haskell “Even when you’re dreaming about vacation, there’s no place like home–especially a dental home base. “Prevention isn’t only taking care of your teeth,” Dr. Messina says. “It’s establishing a relationship with a dentist.” If you can, schedule your next regular […]

Long-Term Pot Use Tied to Gum Disease in Study

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from medlineplus.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Dan Foy “In an analysis of about 1,000 people who used pot and/or tobacco in New Zealand, those who smoked pot for 20 years didn’t have notable health problems, except for gum disease, the researchers said. “Unlike tobacco smoking, cannabis smoking […]

Mouthguards

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouthhealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – amandaBy: amanda “Imagine what it would be like if you suddenly lost one or two of your front teeth. Smiling, talking, eating—everything would suddenly be affected. Knowing how to prevent injuries to your mouth and face is especially important if you […]