Many people with gum disease hope that the condition will go away on its own. However, this is not the case. Gum disease is an infection that is unlikely to resolve without improved care. However, depending on the severity of your gum disease, Summerlin dentist Dr. James B. Polley might be able [...]
If you are looking to improve your oral health, you might be considering hydrogen peroxide mouthwash. The good news is that it can be an effective way to combat gum disease if you combine it with regular brushing and flossing. Some people also use it for canker sores and as a sore [...]
Although dentists focus on oral health, which is largely ignored by doctors, our oral and overall health are closely interrelated. We know, for example, that poor oral health can lead to heart problems. We also know that diabetes can dramatically impact your risk of gum disease. Now a new study shows that [...]
Cancer, heart disease, dementia—the list of diseases and poor health conditions caused by alcohol consumption continues. A recent study shows that alcohol changes the makeup of the mouth’s microbiome that could have effects on the whole body, making it susceptible to disease. Researchers from the New York University School of Medicine in New York City [...]
Graphene is the strongest, thinnest material in existence. At one-atom thick, it’s two-hundred times stronger than steel. People used the term graphene as early as 1962. But it wasn't until 2002 when an expert in microscopic thin materials experimented with thin sheets of carbon and produced truly monoatomic sheets. The material is currently being used [...]
