General & Cosmetic Dentistry by Dr Jay T Kanegawa DMD
More than one-third of all cancer patients develop complications that affect the mouth, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. These mild to severe side effects can include mouth sores, infection, dry mouth, sensitive gums and jaw pain. Your mouth health is an important part of your overall health, so make your … Read more…
22 Natural Home Remedies to Help You Sleep Post In: Dental – By Natasha Gayle – September 7, 2016 Sleep is important for your health, particularly your brain?s health. Most of us can attest to that, especially those who aren?t getting very much sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, every year as many as … Read more…
Flossing Although recent news reports have questioned the benefits of cleaning between your teeth, using an interdental cleaner (like floss) is an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services also reaffirmed flossing as “an important oral hygiene practice” in an August 2016 statement. The … Read more…
Ask the Experts: Stem Cell Regeneration for Tooth Replacement Post In: Dental – By Katie Gayle – August 10, 2016 As technology advances, your dental visits may see improvements, as well. The latest innovation is stem cell regeneration for tooth replacement. If you need to replace a missing tooth, you usually have 2 options: a dental … Read more…
How Does Osteoporosis Affect Your Dental Health? Post In: Dental / Health – By Natasha Gayle – July 27, 2016 Osteoporosis is a fairly common skeletal disease in which calcium is lost, causing bones to become weaker and more susceptible to fractures. The disease affects men and women who are 50 years old or older, … Read more…
The One Exam Every Man Needs to Have Forget the tie, craft beer brewing kit and tricked-out barbecue tongs this Father?s Day. You could give the man you love a lifesaving gift by just asking him a simple question: When was the last time you went to the dentist? Men, as it turns out, are … Read more…
Keeping a Toothbrush Clean Post In: Dental – By Katie Gayle – June 1, 2016 We often don?t think about brushing our teeth until we actually need to do so. That, however, can actually be harmful to your oral health. Your mouth has all sorts of oral bacteria in it, and keeping your mouth … Read more…
Your toothbrush spends four minutes a day in your mouth, so you want to make sure it?s clean and pristine. ADA dentist Dr. Matthew Messina gives you a step-by-step guide to cleaning and storing your toothbrush.
Diet and Dental Health Your body is a complex machine. The foods you choose and how often you eat them can affect your general health and the health of your teeth and gums, too. If you consume too many sugar-filled sodas, sweetened fruit drinks or non-nutritious snacks, you could be at risk for tooth decay. … Read more…