May is National Women’s Health Month, and Dr. Montgomery wants to make sure all postmenopausal women in Plano are aware of a new study from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and the Cleveland Clinic that affects how they care for their teeth.
Post-Menopausal Women
The study was conducted by comparing women who took bone-strengthening bisphosphonate therapies for osteoporosis with those who did not take the medicine. While they originally set out to investigate the effects these drugs have on jaw bone deterioration, researchers ended up with findings that related to all post-menopausal women. [Read more...]
It used to be that oral cancer was mainly caused by a lifetime of smoking, drinking, or both. While these habits will still certainly increase your likelihood of contracting oral cancer, they are unfortunately no longer the leading cause.
Each and every day, more than 16 people will die from oral cancer. That’s more than 5,000 people who will die this year, which is 5,000 too many. Dr. Montgomery and doctors around the country are banding together this April for Oral Cancer Awareness Month in an effort to increase recognition of this disease and decrease its prevalence.
It’s Easter season, which means it’s time for the Easter bunny, spring dresses, baby animals, Easter baskets, and…lots and lots of candy.
You probably think that your teeth are straight enough, that their appearance doesn’t really bother you enough to shell out a ton of money just to have them look like railroad tracks. What you might not be considering is that straightness is not just about appearance, but also about maintaining the health and structure of your mouth.
Did you know that untreated bacteria in your mouth can escape into your bloodstream and cause issues in your heart? Big issues too, like increasing your risk of heart attack!
Nothing can ruin Valentine’s Day like worrying for a whole date about whether or not you have bad breath. In our last post, you learned that dry mouth is a leading cause of bad breath, and now our Plano office wants to help you fix it!
Hydrogen peroxide is cheap, easy to find, and can be a great way to help maintain your oral health. Our Plano office loves being able to give you tips to take care of your teeth between appointments, especially if they help save you money. Remember, you should always check with Dr. Montgomery before you start using anything new, just to make sure it won’t cause any side effects.
Coffee is delicious and the caffeine can be the only thing that gets you through the day. We understand! This post isn’t to tell you to quit drinking coffee, but to inform you about the effect it has on your teeth.
