by admin | Aug 16, 2019 | Gum Health, Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry
Obesity is quickly becoming an epidemic in many countries of the world, including the United States. Recently, scientists have discovered a possible and likely link between obesity and oral health. People who have a body mass index (BMI) over 30 also tend to have a...
by admin | Jun 15, 2019 | Daily Hygiene, Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry, Teeth
Most people understand the role drinking water has in maintaining your overall health. That is clear to most people, but only a few understand how something this simple promotes good dental health. Here is what Dr. Joseph and Dr. John Barnhart say about drinking water...
by admin | May 15, 2019 | Common Conditions, Daily Hygiene, Preventative Dentistry
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,...
by admin | Apr 15, 2019 | Common Conditions, Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry
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...
by admin | Jul 17, 2018 | Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry, Teeth
Many people suffer from tooth loss as they age. However, few of us start out thinking that this will be part of our aging process. Bone loss, medication, poor diets, and poor oral health are all factors that can dim our smiles and take our teeth if we let them....
by admin | Jun 12, 2018 | Daily Hygiene, Preventative Dentistry, Teeth
You may have seen natural toothpaste options which have been appearing lately, some of which are entirely free of fluoride, and you may have wondered whether they offer any real benefits to the user. Your Vienna, MO dental team at Barnhart Dental would like to inform...
