New studies today are giving us more information in regards to emotional health having effects on your physical health.? According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), emotional anxiety can cause or worsen dental health issues. “There’s definitely a link between stress and dental health,” says AGD spokesperson Nick Russo, DDS. “Stress affects the immune…
Dentistry Going Digital
Here is a great article about how dental offices across the nation are all starting to go digital. Not to brag or anything, but for over ten years Tremont Dental Care has had digital x-rays and CAD/CAM technology (think of it like 3D printing for crowns) available to our patients. We recently installed a brand-new…
South End of Boston: Do bad teeth keep you out of your dream jobs?
Last week a segment on NBC News addressed how having bad teeth can be an obstacle for job seekers in landing their dream jobs. You may wonder how this can be true. Well, according to Dr. Susan Hyde, a population scientist at the University of California San Francisco, there is substantial evidence to support this….
Residents of the South End of Boston Love Coffee
Studies show that about half of all Americans drink coffee daily, however I would say more than half of the residents of the South End of Boston drink coffee daily.? There have been numerous studies done on both the positive and negative effects of coffee on one’s health, but you may wonder what are some…
Your Mouth is The Gateway to Good Overall Health
Researchers have been connecting the health of your mouth with the rest of your body for some time now.? Lately even more studies have shown that some problems that begin in your mouth could predict trouble for other areas of your body. Bleeding gums can be a symptom of a hormonal imbalance.? Gum tissue has…
South End of Boston: Some People May Want To Know How We Protect Our Patients.
For the last 15 years Tremont Dental Care in the South End of Boston has always been committed to employing the best technology available to keep our office safe for both patients and the staff. ?Our patients’ health and safety are our foremost priorities. ?Studies show that following proper infection control procedures greatly reduce risk…
Gum Recession: How Can I Stop it in the South End of Boston?
Many patients come into our office in the South End of Boston with this problem: Receding gum line. When gums recede, the supporting structures around the teeth wear away, exposing the root of the tooth. This can cause hypersensitivity to cold, and in some cases toothaches. Gum recession also facilitates disease-causing bacteria to accumulate that…
South End of Boston: Easy Steps to Make Flossing a Daily Habit
We all know that flossing is important and that it needs to be done at least once a day. Flossing cleans areas of your teeth that the toothbrush cannot reach. This helps prevent cavities and gum issues. That being said, even the most conscientious patients come to their dental cleanings anxiously awaiting the hygienist’s lecture…
South End of Boston: Oral Health and Oral Contraceptives
Even though millions of women take oral contraceptives, estimated between 8 million and 10 million in the United States alone, few are aware of their side effects. Studies have shown that oral contraceptives can worsen a patients’ inflammatory status.? These drugs can cause Erythema (a reddening of the gums) and increase tendency towards gum bleeding.?…
Obesity and Dental Care in the South End of Boston
Recent studies have shown that people with a BMI over 30 regardless of smoking or diabetes status have a higher risk of developing periodontal (gum) disease than those with a healthy body weight. Fermentable carbohydrates, such as refined wheat flour, potatoes, rice, and pasta, convert into simple sugars in the mouth. These foods are believed…