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Gum disease, also known as gingivitis or periodontitis, is bacteria and plaque below the gum line that causes inflammation, irritation and separation between your gums and teeth. Besides causing bleeding, tooth decay and bad breath, inflammation from gum disease can have systemic effects on the rest of your health
If you have jaw pain that interferes with chewing, swallowing, speaking, or even breathing, you are not alone. About 12 percent of Americans have some type of TMJ, or temporomandibular joint pain. The TMJ and the surrounding muscles act in a complicated balance. When something in that balance goes
Fruitcake, eggnog, hot chocolate, peppermint bark—tis that time of year for tantalizing treats! You’ll be happy to know that rather than snack-shame you, at Akron Smile, we want you to enjoy some holiday indulgences. However, while doing so, keep in mind these
Minimize your stress during your next visit through sedation dentistry, a safe and simple method to dental procedures. What is Sedation Dentistry? Does the thought of visiting the dentist fill you with terror? If so, we’d like to welcome you to the world of
The dental hygiene habits that your children learn in their early years will be the foundation of their oral health for the rest of their life. Teaching them these four habits from the start will give them a strong likelihood of having great, strong, healthy teeth heading
It’s back-to-school time! It’s a pretty well known fact that meal choices are critical for young growing minds. Good, healthy food for breakfast and lunch are the fuel for your busy, hard-working kids. But did you know that after school snacks are just as important? Unfortunately, the first thing
Snacking on certain types of food can be either very good or very bad for
Summer means more free time throughout the day, and fun summertime snacks that you and your family typically don’t eat at other times of the year. Snow cones, popsicles, and slushes are classic examples. While these things are ok in moderation, they do contain high amounts of
Before your child’s first visit to the dentist there are few easy things parents can do at home to jump start a lifetime of healthy dental hygiene habits. Just a few minutes a day can set them up for lifelong of healthy oral habits. Start Young As
Most people are worried about eating too many sweets because of the effect it will have on the size of their waist. However, sweets can also greatly impact the health of your teeth. Ingredients Matter Depending on what type of sweets you have, some are