While tooth decay is one of the most common chronic health conditions in the world, obesity is also considered a primary health concern in the United States. According to a recent article from Guardian Liberty Voice, nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. are now classified as overweight or obese. And just like several other […]
Did you know that approximately 40% of Americans do not have dental insurance? And that number is not expected to improve considering the health care law, the Affordable Care Act, makes the coverage optional for adults. This is turning out to be a very significant problem considering the mountain of evidence that has surfaced regarding […]
Dry mouth, or xerstomia, is a condition in which the saliva production by the glands in your mouth decreases, leaving your mouth unusually dry. Most of the time, itβs caused by an external factor, such as medication, but in rare situations, dry mouth may be caused by an issue with the salivary glands themselves. This […]
Data Shows Improvement, Disparities in U.S. Oral Health
According to a recent statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tooth decay and complete tooth loss have both declined in the United States since the 1960s. While this is fantastic news, the data brief also exposed significant disparities that still remain in some age and race groups. The president of the […]
Social Anxiety May Lead to Teeth Grinding, Dental Issues
In general, the word anxiety is defined as being a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically in association with an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. About one in six adult Americans is affected with an anxiety disorder, which is characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive […]
Fluoride has been used in public water sources for decades in an attempt to improve the oral health of Americans, but in recent years has been surrounded by controversy. Arguments that the added mineral contributes to the development of autism, or that ingestion of too much fluoride can lower the IQ of children, have continually […]