Your oral health is a critical component of your overall well-being. Recent research highlights a strong link between gum disease and heart disease, emphasizing the importance of maintaining healthy gums not only for a bright smile but also for a healthy heart. At Wilhite Plano Dentist, we are committed to helping patients understand this connection […]
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A recently discovered archive of 319 industry documents from the 1960s and 1970s at the University of Illinois show how the sugar industry knew as early as 1950 that sugar caused tooth decay. Further, the National Institutes of Health concluded in 1969 that focusing on reducing sugar intake was not a practical public health measure.
The most common diseases of humankind are oral infections, which are also a key risk factor for heart disease, the worldwide leading cause of death. In an April 16 article published in Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism researchers discuss the link between heart disease and oral infections. The most common oral infections are periodontal diseases
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Recent research published in the Cochrane Library found little evidence that the popular natural sweetener Xylitol prevents tooth decay and cavities. The researchers compiled data from 5,903 participants across 10 studies, but most study methods were so different, the authors could not combine the results. According to lead researcher, Philip Riley of the School of
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How To Prevent Plaque Buildup Remember how mom always said to brush and floss and stay away from the candy? Well, if you want to keep your teeth pearly white and avoid the dreaded cavity, you ought to listen! All you need to do is follow these simple steps to maintain a fabulous smile and
Can Bad Teeth Cause Other Health Issues? We all know we should take good care of our teeth. We need to brush and floss to keep our teeth clean and healthy. But did you know there is a connection between healthy teeth and gums and overall health, including your heart and your brain? Over the
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We always want to give our children the best and that includes a healthy smile. No parent or caregiver wants to hear his or her child has a cavity. Follow these simple tips to keep your child’s mouth healthy and smile sparkling. Brush Those Teeth! The first line of defense against cavities is proper brushing.
Everyone wants a million-dollar smile; there is nothing better than flashing a beautiful set of pearly whites. There are several ways you can keep your smile sparkling. Visit Your Dentist Regularly Don’t skip out on your dentist appointments. The traditional advice is to see your dentist for a routine cleaning and checkup every six months.
Dental implants are a revolutionary solution for individuals with missing teeth, providing a permanent and natural-looking replacement. At Wilhite Plano Dentist, Dr. David Wilhite offers expert dental implant services designed to restore both the functionality and aesthetics of your smile. Whether you’ve lost a tooth due to trauma, decay, or gum disease, dental implants are
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What Is Oral Cancer Oral cancer is the cancer of the mouth and throat (larynx). Cancer is defined as a mutation of cells that grow and divide and invade healthy tissue and continue to spread when “good” cells die. The collection of the mutated cells can form a tumor. Oral cancer originates in the mouth
What Is Fluoride? Fluoride (a salt) is a compound that forms when fluorine is combined with minerals from rocks or soil. It is soluble in water. Many communities add fluoride to drinking water to promote dental health. How Does Fluoride Promote Dental Health Studies have shown that fluoride reduces cavities. Initially, studies put this number
Scientists have recently developed a new biomaterial that can reduce tooth sensitivity and rebuild worn enamel. The findings were reported in the journal ACS Nano by Chun-Pin Lin, a dentistry professor at National Taiwan University. Professor Chun-Pin Lin, along with colleagues from the university, developed the material, which is made from “a silica-based template containing
