If you are living with diabetes, you already know that you’re at risk of other health complications. But did you know that your condition means you should take extra steps to take care of your teeth and gums, too? Researchers from Rutgers University recently found that people with both type…
Oral Health
Tongue-ties are pretty common. According to some statistics, as many as 11 percent of babies are born with the condition. In addition, tongue ties are three times more common among boys than girls and develop in many cases due to genetics. Did you know that a tongue-tie or lip-tie, also…
How much time have you spent thinking about the different kinds of bacteria in your mouth? Odds are, not much. But did you know the mouth contains more than 700 types of bacteria — both good and bad? Might be worth giving it some thought after all! These different bacteria…
When you cough, do you notice a metallic taste in your mouth? Or do you notice it when you’re eating or drinking something? You may chalk it up as unexplainable, but it’s not something you should let go for too long. Having a metallic taste in your mouth might be…
So, we love a good DIY hack or project like the rest of Waco. After all, we’re in Chip and Jo country, right?! That being said, there are a few things we think you should leave to the professionals. One of those things, in particular, is dentistry. You may be…
With an increase in COVID-19 cases across Texas, you may find that you’re wearing your mask more often. While it probably isn’t your favorite thing to do for a few different reasons, some people don’t like wearing a mask because they’ve noticed something unpleasant — that they have bad breath!…
Anxiety happens to all of us occasionally. It’s often a normal part of life that occurs when things get a little busy, you’ve got something you’re worrying about or situations change quickly. But anxiety that’s persistent – such as that associated with generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia or social…
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a hundred times: Breathing through your nose is best for your body. But, socially, many people think breathing out of the nose is better, too, as being a ‘mouth breather’ has become an insult associated with stupidity or inability to grasp concepts.…
Tiny organisms on the tongue may help diagnose heart failure, according to research presented in June on HFA Discoveries, a scientific platform of the European Society of Cardiology. According to researchers involved in the project, the tongues of individuals living with chronic heart failure look entirely different from those without…
Brushing, flossing and regularly seeing the dentist are good for your teeth, but they’re also good for your overall health. Colorado State University microbiome researchers have released study results that help to support the conventional wisdom that keeping the mouth healthy keeps the body healthy. The researchers explored how invisible…