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…
Grinding Your Teeth and Night Guards in the South End of Boston!
Bruxism is the technical name for clenching or grinding your jaw.? This condition most often occurs when the top and bottom teeth are tightly held together and usually leads to sliding the teeth back and forth over each other.? Bruxism is most common during sleep, yet, even though it is most common at night there…