Dental Health Affects Your Overall Well-Being

Wanted to share this article posted on Yahoo this morning, titled "5 Ways Poor Dental Care Makes You Sick." The five ways are: it may hurt your heart, memory, ability to control blood sugar, breathing, and ability to have a baby. This really shows you that your dental health truly affects your overall well-being. Read the article for details and dental hygiene tips.

Happy and Healthy Holidays!

From all of us at Roselle Park Dental, have a happy and healthy holiday and new year. And yes, we are open Monday, December 26!

What Are Dentists Really Thinking?

If you ever wanted to know what your dentist is thinking, read this funny article! One quote is, "When someone meets you for the first time, the first thing they notice is eyes. Second is teeth, and third is hair. But people spend way more money on their hair than their teeth." Click here to read more.

Gums Get Healthier With Weight Loss

Did you know that the health of your gums improves with weight loss? According to Medical News Today, a study found that the human body is better at fighting gum disease when fats cells, which cause inflammation, disappear. Neglected inflammation has harmful effects, particularly in your gums. It can erode bone, cause tooth loss, and enter the bloodstream, leading to other serious complications. The fix? Stay fit, brush and floss at least twice a day and see your dentist regularly!

Halloween

In light of the fact that Halloween is on Monday, I wanted to say eat lots of candy all at once! It is actually better for your teeth to gorge on candy in one sitting than to nibble throughout the day. Why? Your saliva will naturally neutralize the sugar/acid in about an hour. But, if you leave your teeth to bathe in the enamel-corroding acid, your saliva won't be enough to wash it away.

National Museum of Dentistry Creates New Resource for Parents of Autistic Children

According to the Dental Tribune, the National Museum of Dentistry has opened a new resource for parents of autistic children. The program is called Healthy Smiles for Autism and gives parents the tools they needs to teach their children about brushing and flossing. The museum is located in Baltimore, Maryland. If you can't make the trip, the parent guide is available online.

Women Are Kicking Butt!

Did you know that women are kicking men's butts in terms of gum health? According to the Centers for Disease Control, women are 26 percent more likely than men to floss on a daily basis. In one study, women had better indicators of periodontal health, including lower incidence of dental plaque, calculus and bleeding; all of which can be used as markers of periodontal disease. Come on men- step it up!