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Benefits of Brushing Your Tongue
Why You Need to Be Brushing Your Tongue Brushing your tongue is just as important as brushing your teeth even though it doesn't get nearly as much attention. Your tongue is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria that causes bad breath, periodontal disease, cavities,...
Why is the roof of your mouth swollen?
At the roof of your mouth, you'll find a soft section toward the back, while up front there's a bony plate, and together these components form a barrier between your nasal cavities and your oral cavity. Occasionally, the roof of your mouth can become swollen. When...
What is Oral Thrush, and How Can It Be Treated?
Do you notice whitish patches on your tongue or the inside of your cheeks? Do you have a burning sensation where those patches are, and/or experience some difficulty when swallowing? You could be suffering from oral thrush, and it’s time to visit your Vienna, MO...
Oral Health May Mean Less Pneumonia Risk
Most of us believe that the consequences of poor oral health only lead to oral health issues. However, nothing could be further from the truth. It improves overall health and wellness when you practice good oral hygiene which includes seeing your dentist twice a...
Preventing and Treating Cavities Starts with You
You've probably been told by your Vienna, MO dentist that brushing and flossing your teeth regularly will prevent cavities, and knowing what a cavity is and how it forms will help. Cavities are formed when bacteria in your mouth convert carbohydrates into acid. It is...
Cancer Prevention and Your Oral Health
Your Vienna, MO dentist advises all their dental patients to do their very best to maintain good oral health at every appointment, and we find out every day more reasons why it’s important. Recently, another reason has recently been demonstrated, that there may be a...
Both Sugar and Sugar-Free Drinks Damage Enamel
It turns out “sugar-free” may not be the lifesaver we thought it was. The additives in sugar-free formulas can actually wear away the outer surface of your teeth. The news comes from a report from the Oral Health Cooperative Research Center at the University of...
How to Recognize Symptoms of Teething
Most of us can't resist fawning over the appearance of babies first tooth, but it can also be a somewhat uncomfortable time for your child. Some parents will notice a few changes in their baby's mood but don't always know what's going on. Dr. Joseph and Dr. John...
Dental Implants Could Be Best for You
Missing teeth aren’t just a cosmetic problem. When you lose teeth, it can cause a recessed mouth and chin from bone loss in the jaw. You may have problems with speech or eating. Dentures are one option for missing teeth, but dental implants could be a better option...