Periodontal Consequences of Vitamin C Insufficiency
Between poor dental hygiene to a genetic predisposition to periodontal anomalies, chronic gum tissue problems can result from a number of things of things. Among the most significant yet underrated of these known factors is poor nutrition, specifically inadequate vitamin C levels in the body. It has long been proven that insufficient levels of vitamin […]
What Causes Dry Mouth
Essentially, dry mouth stems from a prominent lack of saliva production. Saliva is important as it keeps both dental and periodontal surfaces moist enough, thereby neutralizing potential bacteria damage and creating a healthy oral environment. While dry mouth isn’t ideal, everyone experiences episodes of dry mouth every now and then. It is in this case […]
Oral Health Complications Of Cancer Treatment
Most treatments for cancerous malignancy, such as bone marrow transplants, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, often cause adverse physiological side effects, which most commonly include nausea, loss of weight and appetite, and hair loss. While these side effects are often common knowledge to the general public, not many people know that undergoing cancer treatments also have […]
