by The Houston Dentists | Dental Health, Houston Periodontists, Oral Health
When it comes to maintaining good health, most people know the importance of regular exercise, a balanced diet, and avoiding harmful habits such as smoking. However, one crucial aspect often overlooked is oral health. Research suggests a significant connection between...
by The Houston Dentists | Dental Health, Houston Periodontists, periodontist
Continued research highly supports that periodontitis (gum disease) — a constant, low-grade inflammation and infection of the gums — increases the risk of ischemic stroke (the most common type) as well as dementia due, in part to the chronic inflammation in the gums. ...
by The Houston Dentists | Oral Health
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is not only important for oral health but can also have an impact on overall health, including brain health. Below are a few ways healthy teeth and gums can lead to better brain health: Reducing inflammation — Poor...
by The Houston Dentists | Bad Breath Treatment, Dental Health, Dental Problems Treatment, Gum Disease Treatment, jaw pain treatment, Mouth breathing, sleep apnea connection
The hit Netflix series Stranger Things may have rekindled the derogatory term “mouth breather” that’s been in and out of use since 1915 but what you might not know is there’s a lot of science around mouth breathing and none of it has to do with intelligence, it does,...
by The Houston Dentists | Dental Health, Gum Disease Treatment, Houston Periodontists, periodontist
Brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist for cleanings twice per year is imperative to not only your oral health but your body’s overall health. Did you know more than 40 percent of people age 30 and older in the U.S. suffer from periodontitis? ...