Vaping and Dental Health
Like their cigarette counterparts, it appears there are adverse health effects involved with vaping. Vaping is the act of inhaling vapor from an electronic cigarette. The solution that causes the vapor is usually made up of diluents (a term meaning some chemical was...Gingivitis
Gingivitis is the term for the early stage of gum disease. If you were to go into the oral care aisle at the grocery store there are products—mouthwashes—claiming to help you be rid of gingivitis. These oral care companies make commercials to sell their products as...Chewing Gum
Chewing gum in one form or another has been around for centuries. The ancient Greeks, the Mayans, and the Native Americans used chewing gum—or natural things such as tree sap which was developed to be used in the same manner as chewing gum. But there’s different types...
Gum Disease & Inflammation
Studies continue to connect periodontitis (gum disease) with other health issues. The connections are not always clear, but continuing research indicates that people with diseases that include a chronic inflammatory state also tend to have a higher incidence of gum...