Are You a Victim of Bad Morning Breath?

Ever wonder why you may wake up with the worst morning breath?  Here’s why: When we sleep, your mouth dries out which is why your breath can worsen in the morning.  Morning breath, or Halitosis, isn’t the best way to start out your day.  “While asleep saliva will decrease and cause many to wake up with bad morning breath” says Philadelphia Dentist Dr. Jessica Meier.  Also if you breath through your mouth or snore you are more likely to have bad morning breath due to your mouth drying out even more. (more…)

10 Causes for Tooth Sensitivity

Are your teeth ever causing you pain due to sensitivity?  There can be many causes from different foods you’re consuming or the type of toothpaste you’re using.  

Fear not- you do not have to put up with the pain!
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Healthy Heart from Healthy Teeth?

Did you know that oral health habits can lead to keeping your heart healthier as well?  Research has found many links to the state or your heart and the state of your mouth.  It’s found that those who currently have gum disease, or periodontitis, are 2x more likely at risk for heart disease.  It works the other way around as well- those who currently have heart disease suffer from bleeding gums, tooth lose and gum disease.  

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