Oral Health

Adults Should Eat Less Than Six Teaspoons of Sugar a Day

Accurately tracking how much sugar we eat in a day can be difficult since there is a lot of sugar hiding in many of the processed foods we eat. Read on to learn more about the many benefits of reducing the amount of sugar we consume. Thanks for visiting us at Mt. Juliet and Cookeville…

Scientists Chip Away at Mystery of What Lives in Our Mouths

You would think that there aren’t many mysteries left when it comes to the human body, but that is not the case. Scientists still do not know what more than 60% of the bacteria is that lives in the human mouth. Read on to learn more, and thanks for visiting us at Mt. Juliet and Cookeville…

Study Reveals Complexity of Treating Frail Older Adults

The following study delves into the topic of end of life care, and how dental treatment and pain management can be addressed. Read on to learn more. Thanks for visiting us at Mt. Juliet and Cookeville Endodontics. While ensuring that pediatric patients receive excellent oral healthcare remains a priority, few studies focus on the oral healthcare…

A Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s?

Oral health and overall health are closely linked. Research now shows a possible link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s, providing another reason to not neglect our oral health. Read on to learn more, and thanks for visiting us at Mt. Juliet and Cookeville Endodontics. Here’s another reason to take good care of your teeth: Gum…

Focus on Flossing

A small percentage of Americans floss daily as recommended. Not flossing leads to tooth decay, and more serious problems that could result in the need for a root canal, an extraction, or gum disease. Read on to learn some basic tips to help you make flossing a regular part of your day. Thanks for visiting…

Getting Teeth Pulled Before Heart Surgery May Pose Serious Risks

If you are planning to have heart surgery, you may want to hold off on getting any teeth that may need to be pulled until after your surgery. Read the following study to understand more. Thanks for visiting us at Mt. Juliet and Cookeville Endodontics. If you’re a heart patient, you might be wise to…

Many Americans Delay Dental Care

Delaying needed dental care is all too common, and can lead to more expensive treatment down the road. Those surveyed below knew that this could be the case, but simply could not afford to treat current problems. Read on to learn more. Thanks for visiting us at Mt. Juliet and Cookeville Endodontics. More than 1…

How Your Dentist Knows Your Not Flossing

Not only can your dentist tell that you are not flossing, not flossing can add to some serious oral health problems that can hurt both physically and financially. Read on to learn more. Thanks for visiting Mt. Juliet and Cookeville Endodontics of Mt. Juliet and Cookeville, TN. A recent survey by the American Dental Association…

Periodontal Disease Affects Quality of Life

Gum disease affects quality of life physically, emotionally and socially. Read on to learn more. Thanks for visiting us at Mt. Juliet and Cookeville Endodontics. Periodontal disease can significantly impact a person’s overall quality of life, according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology (July 29, 2013). A team of Swedish researchers…

Am I Brushing My Teeth Correctly?

Well, are you? Read on and see! Thanks for visiting Mt. Juliet and Cookeville Endodontics. For most of us, brushing our teeth is one of those routine things we do without thinking much about it. As it turns out, how you do it—whether you floss before or after, rinse your mouth out, and how you…

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