July 2, 2021
One of the many indirect negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is that many people have been unable to see their dentists for routine care. The […]
February 25, 2021
People with periodontitis are at higher risk of experiencing major cardiovascular events, according to new US research. In a longitudinal study published recently in the Journal […]
November 28, 2020
Almost all aspects of life seem to be altered in some way by COVID-19, including dentistry. In the early phases of the pandemic, the American Dental […]
September 17, 2020
Gum disease is a common dental disorder which affects 47.2% of adults aged 30 and over. Recent studies have found that there may be a link […]
August 8, 2020
As we cautiously ease back into our regular routines during the times of COVID-19, some people are understandably apprehensive about making their biannual return to the […]
May 31, 2020
Taking good care of your teeth is a vital part of maintaining your overall health and wellbeing. Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates — sugars […]
March 28, 2020
Submitted by Blue Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Blue Ridge OMFSOur mouths are a beacon for the rest of our overall health. Normally, our oral health […]
February 12, 2020
When patients think about the factors that affect the overall health of our mouth and teeth, they tend to think about the obvious things such as […]
January 7, 2020
It’s no secret that exercise and a healthy diet are both crucial to lowering the risk of heart disease — the leading cause of death for […]
