Dental Advice from Experts
Dental Advice from Experts
Curious about how oral health affects your overall well-being? Discover its connection to conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and pregnancy, and get tips for a healthier smile and body.
Connecting oral health with overall wellness
Have questions about how your oral health relates to your overall health? This page covers essential topics to help you navigate the connection between your dental care and conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and maternal health. Learn how proper nutrition impacts your oral health, why communication with your dentist is key during pregnancy, and what you need to know about managing your oral care before and after dental procedures. Explore the FAQs below to empower yourself with the knowledge to maintain a healthier smile and body.
Always check with your dental provider for personalized advice and recommendations.
Faculty expertise in the media
Gum disease and heart health: Probing the link
Bacteria and inflammation may underlie the long-observed connection between oral health and cardiovascular disease.
How your dentist could save your life
Cavities are far from the only condition oral health professionals can detect.
Lost a tooth? What to know about dental implants
If you've recently lost a tooth, whether to an accident, tooth decay, periodontal disease, or another reason, a dental implant may be a solution to replace your missing tooth.
Rinse, brush, floss, scrape, and repeat
A thorough daily dental care routine can protect against gum disease and other serious health issues.
Is that dental pain an emergency?
Agonizing tooth pain, sharp jaw discomfort, a dull ache in your gums — each one is a sign of dental trouble or something even more serious.
What color is your tongue? What's healthy, what's not?
The muscular organ that helps us speak, taste, and swallow has a certain look when it's healthy.
A Guide to Treating and Avoiding Canker Sores
HSDM Associate Professor Herve Sroussi and other experts explain the mystery behind canker sores—why they happen, when to worry, and how to treat them. What could be causing yours?
Need a root canal? Here's what to expect
Millions of root canal treatments are performed each year. Because there are some fears and myths surrounding root canal procedures, it can be helpful to know the facts.
Gingivitis: Reversing and preventing early gum disease
Gingivitis is a common form of gum disease. Left untreated, it can lead to periodontitis, a more serious condition. Fortunately, there are simple ways to reverse and prevent gingivitis.
