Your weight. Your mood. Your sex drive. Your dental health. There’s one thing that can make all these aspects of your health go haywire — hormones.  You may be surprised to learn that hormone surges may make you more vulnerable to gum disease. Here’s why: More female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) cause more blood to flow

Bad Breath: 6 Causes (and 7 Solutions)   Bad breath happens. If you’ve ever gotten that not-so-fresh feeling on a date, at a job interview or just talking with friends, you’re not alone. Studies show that 50 percent of adults have had bad breath, or halitosis, at some point in their lives.  What Causes Bad

6 MouthHealthy Holiday Snacks (That Are Almost Too Cute to Eat)   The holidays is a time when it’s very easy to indulge in a lot of sweets. Sugar-packed treats can wreak havoc on your teeth. This season, ring in the festivities with healthy and fun holiday snack options that fill your mouth with joy.

Dentures   Dentures are removable appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury, replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. That’s because dentures make it easier to eat and speak better than you

Did you know that the average adult between the ages of 20 and 64 has three or more decayed or missing teeth? If you are missing one or more teeth, there are plenty of reasons to correct the problem. For one thing, a large space between your teeth may affect how you speak or eat.

Did you know that a baby’s teeth begin to develop between the third and sixth months of pregnancy? That’s why making smart food choices now can help set your child up to be Mouth Healthy for Life. During your pregnancy a sufficient quantity of nutrients—especially vitamins A, C, and D, protein, calcium and phosphorous—are needed.

Here are some interesting facts about teeth whitening.  For more information contact us at United Dentists; we are always here to help!     1. Your teeth are like sponges…they absorb. Your teeth have pores just like your skin or a sponge. Anything you put in your mouth that has color will absorb into those

Have you ever heard anyone mention TMD or TMJ?   What is a TMD? (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)  The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the name of the joint located on either side of your head, just in front of your ears. These joints connect your mandible (jawbone) to your temporal bone (skull). The TMJ, which can rotate

“Keep a stiff upper lip” or “get a grip!” That’s often the advice we get—and give—on how to cope with stress. If you take it literally, the result could be grinding your teeth or clenching your jaws. It’s called bruxism, and often it happens as you sleep.  Teeth grinding can be caused not just by stress

GUM DISEASE AND MEN Periodontal health for men is extremely important as it may impact a variety of other health factors. Research has found that periodontal disease is higher in men (56.4 percent) than in women (38.4 percent). This may be because men are less likely to go to the dentist or because men have