August
27
Tongue scrapers come in all shapes and sizes – and with all kinds of promises. From reducing bad breath to allegedly reducing plaque build-up, tongue scrapers are often touted as one of the best over-the-counter dental tools. By scraping the surface of the tongue, these devices are said to eliminate bacteria in the mouth and improve bad breath.
August
27
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three – Pet lovers are sure to find this statistic very startling, since most of us still thik of our pets as puppies and kittens at age three!
August
12
A study published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology found that all mouths have the odor-causing bacteria. People with bad breath actually have an imbalance of healthy and unhealthy mouth bacteria which leads to an overgrowth of the germs that cause bad breath.
Acid reflux can cause bad breath a number of ways. When you are having a flare-up of symptoms, the acid washing up your throat and into your mouth can cause a smell. This is especially true if you experience a sour taste in your mouth. Even when you feel better, that acid-smell may still linger in your mouth, so be sure to brush and floss.
July
12
If you’ve ever had bad breath – and who hasn’t? – you know how embarrassing it can be.
June
17
Paying a little extra attention to the health of your teeth and gums can actually save you money in the long run.
June
11
Many children more children than previously expected suffer from sleep apnea, a team of researchers announced at this year’s annual meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Caring for dentures properly can be tricky. Dentures need to be brushed and flossed as often as your natural teeth, but that can be tricky, since they’re generally pretty slippery.
June
4
My Cat’s Tooth Fell Out!
Calling the Tooth Fairy – What to Do When Your Cat Loses a Tooth
It’s not really that uncommon – You find your cat’s tooth stuck in the carpet where she was attacking some catnip; in your sweater after you snuggle her; in the toe of your toddler’s footed pajamas. But even [...]
May
28
Instead of loading pets up with prescription drugs, ointments and skin-care products, Dr. Greg has taken a step back to look at the root cause of common health challenges faced by pets. What he’s found is that many, many pets are suffering from food allergies.
