Articles about dentistry
Oral health influences whole-body wellness While most people know that practicing good oral hygiene is essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums, they may not realize that oral health affects your overall health as well. Nicole Dahlkemper, DMD, of Water’s Edge Dentistry in Mount Pleasant, said that over the years, studies have shown various links … Read more
Oral inflammation can impact systemic health A Mount Pleasant dentist talks about the connection between periodontal health and your overall health. Oral Health, Inflammation and Systemic DiseaseIt is important to realize “that your mouth is related to your entire body; it’s all connected. It’s not just your teeth. Maintaining your oral health is a key … Read more
Good oral habits start early and last a lifetime. Help your kids keep their smiles healthy with these simple tips. Smiles are supposed to be contagious. As adults, we probably aren’t putting enough emphasis on the power of a good old-fashioned ear-to-ear grin. It can brighten someone’s day or make a person feel welcome, and … Read more
‘Tis the season for cocktail parties, gourmet gift baskets galore, decorating cookies and, of course, toasting the new year. When faced with a delicious barrage of food and drink at every turn, it’s understandable that you might forget to pay attention to your oral health. It may be the most wonderful time of the year, … Read more
Sometime after he turned 45, Louie Lewis of Taylors, South Carolina, went to see the dentist. He had been going since age 4, but this day would be a new experience. “I was expecting the same dental routine I had known since 1965: plaque scraping with a pointed metal object, teeth cleaning with a whirring … Read more
One Saturday in 1965, 4-year-old Louie Lewis got in the car with his father, left his home in Taylors, South Carolina, and headed to a small brick building 3 miles away that he had never been to before. His father had told him they were going to see a “tooth doctor.” “We walked in and … Read more