The Worse your Teeth are, the Higher your Risk of Heart Disease

heart disease and teeth

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Heart disease is responsible for approximately 25% of all deaths in America each year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You probably know that certain factors influence your risk for heart disease: weight, diet, lifestyle, but you …

6 Successful Tips to help you Stop Smoking

tips to stop smoking

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN It’s estimated that nearly 34.1 million Americans smoke cigarettes, although many of them want to quit. Unfortunately, kicking the habit and giving up cigarettes for good is not an easy feat because it is incredibly addictive. However, most smokers are aware of …

What you don’t know could be Sabotaging your Oral Health

sabotaging oral health

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN It is estimated that nearly 37 million people have gum disease, an active bacterial infection of the gums. For most people, if their doctor were to tell them that they had an infection in their body, they’d take it pretty seriously. But …

The Truth about Sugar

truth about sugar

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Do you ever read labels on packaged food? If you don’t, you may be surprised to know that sugar, or derivatives of it, are found in most packaged foods you purchase at the grocery store. It’s no wonder that we’ve become a …

What’s Living Inside your Mouth?

whats living inside your mouth

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Growing up, children hear about the importance of dental hygiene from both parents and dentists. Even as an adult, you may receive a lecture from the dentist about proper oral health. Although the hype about brushing and flossing does not seem like …

Early Warning Signs of Oral Cancer

early signs of oral cancer

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN No one wants to talk about cancer. It’s is a scary subject that tragically causes millions of premature deaths across the globe and is the second most common cause of death on our planet, according to the World Health Organization. Certain types …