Gum Disease
Nourish Your Smile From The Inside Out! Vitamins & Minerals Essential To Outstanding Oral Health
Surf City Dental always encourages our patients to practice good dental hygiene, like brushing and flossing daily. Today, however, we want to talk about how you can support healthy teeth and gums from the inside out! We all know that vitamins and minerals are essential in keeping the body healthy and strong, but did you…
Read MoreGet To The Root Of Bad Breath With Surf City Dental
We like to keep things fresh here at Surf City Dental – especially when it comes to our breath. And since National Fresh Breath Day is celebrated in August, now seems like the perfect time to let our friends and patients in on a few tips to keep their breath smelling great! Nearly everyone experiences…
Read MoreOral Health And Your Child: A Parent’s Guide To Dental Disorders
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and a great time to focus on your child’s oral wellbeing! Surf City Dental recommends teaching kids proper brushing and flossing techniques and instilling good oral habits as early as possible. This, along with routine dentist visits, is the best way to ensure your little one enjoys a…
Read MorePlaque Wars: How To Prevent It From Wreaking Havoc
Think about the last time you woke up with the familiar morning film on your teeth. You may or may not know that is the sign of plaque build-up, but I bet you hopped out of bed immediately and grabbed your toothbrush. As the principal cause of so many oral health concerns, plaque can affect…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Flossing for your Teeth and Gums
When you ask people about brushing their teeth, they will unanimously agree with you that it is essential in the pursuit of good oral hygiene. Flossing, on the other hand, doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. A study on flossing was conducted in 2016 by medical epidemiologist, Dr. Duong Nguyen and it revealed some…
Read MoreHow to Combat Periodontal Disease
Most people have a standard routine when it comes to their oral hygiene practices. They brush their teeth and floss at least twice daily. However, breaking that pattern for long periods of time can lead to serious issues. One such oral health epidemic, Periodontal Disease, affects half of all Americans ages 30-plus, according to the…
Read MoreGum Disease and Alzheimer’s: Examining A Potential Link
Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease and the most common cause of dementia, but what’s the connection to oral health? A recent study published in the journal Science Advances revealed a potential link between P. gingivalis, the bacteria associated with periodontal disease (commonly known as gum disease), and Alzheimer’s. Researchers found Gingipains – the toxic enzyme…
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