Many people in their teens and twenties want to get their tongue or lips pierced. This isn’t like getting your ears pierced. Unlike your ear lobe, your tongue is a muscle with many blood vessels. To get your tongue pierced, a cork is placed underneath it. A long needle is punched through the sensitive tissue. […]
Gum Disease Can Kill More Than Your Smile
Half of American adults over the age of 30 have some degree of periodontal (gum) disease, according to recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Multiple studies estimate that between 48 and 50 percent, or approximately 65 million American adults, have mild, moderate or severe periodontitis, the more advanced form of […]
Taking Medications Properly Is Important
Modern pharmaceuticals, which are used to treat many human ailments, are very effective, but only if taken properly. These medications include the two most frequently prescribed for dental conditions, antibiotics and pain medication. The safety and effectiveness of these drugs is dependent on the following some basic guidelines for their use. Always take medications with […]