We know that probiotics are good for your gut. Some studies show that probiotics are good for oral health, too. Other than taking a pill, do you know how to introduce probiotics to your diet?
Here are 8 foods that may help add probiotics into your diet for better oral health:
When most women go through the stages of their pregnancy, they find themselves frequenting the doctor’s office. While it is very important to attend all OB GYN appointments, it is never a good idea to neglect your oral health. Taking care of your dental health during pregnancy affects both you and your child. It is important to remember that everything that goes into your mouth, will affect your baby as well.
The number one complaint dentists report from expectant mothers is red, uncomfortable bleeding gums. This is a common symptom which is commonly referred to as “pregnancy gingivitis.” Much like every other pregnancy symptom, this is caused by a change in hormonal levels.
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Dry mouth of “xerostomia” is a dental epidemic. There are many reasons why people experience this uncomfortable phenomenon. Although the medical name may sound very serious, the cause is usually less severe. However, if extreme dry mouth is becoming a daily concern, it is time to contact your dentist.
Xerostamia may be caused by a variety of factors. These include drinking alcohol, using various substances, smoking, feelings of anxiety or excessive caffeine or sugar consumption. Additionally, many medications come with labels which include dry mouth as a very common side effect. Antihistamines (anti-allergy medicine) and antidepressants commonly cause uncomfortable dry mouth.
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Most of us wake up in the morning and run to go brush our teeth. Many experience undesirable morning breath and for this reason, brushing their teeth is their very first morning task. However, when it comes to evening oral health care, people’s routines differ. Some believe in brushing, flossing and/or rinsing right after dinner, while others wait until bed time. Which one is truly best?
Firstly, we ask ourselves, why is evening oral hygiene important in the first place? This is due to a lack of swallowing while we are asleep. For this reason, bacteria has a tendency to build up overnight, often causing “morning breath.”
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For years, researchers and physicians have been studying the joint disease, rheumatoid arthritis. This disease affects thousands of Americans and is becoming increasingly common, especially amongst the older generations.
There have been several clinical studies conducted which show that poor oral health may be linked to rheumatoid arthritis. This study shows that a particular enzyme may become present when a person is affected by gum disease. This particular enzyme is harmful because it often results in the body converting some proteins into a different protein called: citrulline. The body frequently confuses this citrulline and even thinks that it will cause problems and attacks it as a result, as a sort of immune response. This produces heavy inflammation in patients who suffer from such autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or RA.
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