With intense summer heat, keeping the living things in your life hydrated is most important if they are to remain healthy and thriving. This includes you! Your dental team at Gwinnett Family Dental Care wants to remind you of the importance of staying hydrated. Not only does it impact every system in your body, it
Studies show that millions of Americans are experiencing some stage of gum disease. Left untreated, gingivitis can develop into periodontitis, which is a much more serious condition. Unhealthy gums can lead to tooth decay and loss, and may affect your overall health. The American Heart Association states that gum disease makes it three times more
Every day you make important decisions regarding your health, regardless of whether you are aware or not. The foods you eat, your stress levels, the exercise you do (or do not do!) even the amount and quality of sleep you get are all factors that impact your overall health and general well-being. These things also
When you consider your overall health, most people tend to think about their weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, and how they generally feel. Yet, one area in the human body can give many clues to your overall health: your gums. That’s correct – right there inside your mouth is a direct indication of the health of
Many people choose to use mouthwash each day. Some people use it to fight bad breath, some use it because they forgot to brush their teeth, and some use it as an added measure in their dental hygiene routine. Mouthwash is an excellent way to flush out bacteria from the mouth in order to prevent
Many parents have the mistaken belief that it doesn’t really matter if their children get a cavity or have other “minor” oral health issues when they are young because they will simply lose their baby teeth. They think that they don’t need to be concerned with oral hygiene until the permanent teeth come in. This
