Today’s post from Oceanside Dental Excellence explains how specific foods and eating behaviors affect our teeth. The Sugar Problem Sugars get converted by bacteria in the mouth to acids. It is the acids that begin to attack enamel and initiate decay for people of all ages. Fruits have high water content which can dilute the […]
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
Today’s post from Oceanside Dental Excellence discusses a recent CDC report that provides the following data related to the prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of individuals 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This […]
You May Have Gingivitis
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are devoted to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t influence your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause issues. Oceanside Dental Excellence emphasizes the importance of […]
Swollen Gums?
If you are a worried Oceanside resident experiencing inflamed gums or an aching tooth, you are not alone. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we understand. There is an Epidemic of Dental Problems About one-third of U.S. adults are by decay, according to the CDC, and gum disease plagues one in seven people aged 35 to 40. […]
Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It
Attention Oceanside Dental Excellence dental patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily […]
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist
Do you have a dental issue that needs attention? Have you been putting off a dental visit? Good news! Dentistry in the Oceanside area and around California is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.) There Is No Reason to Avoid […]
