by LakeView Dentists | Oct 30, 2015 | Dental Health, Southfield Dentistry
Hello Everyone! Tooth loss still remains a major health issue around the world. Nineteen percent of Americans 65 and older are “edentulous” or have lost all of their natural teeth. In the UK 15 percent of 65 to 74 year olds are edentulous compared to 30 percent...
by LakeView Dentists | Jul 31, 2015 | Dental Health, Southfield Dentistry
Hello Everyone! Postmenopausal women suffering from osteoporosis are at a greater risk for tooth loss than most other groups. But a series of studies published in the Journal of International Dentistry sheds some light on the dental outcomes of women who have had...
by LakeView Dentists | May 20, 2015 | Dental Health
Hi everyone! According to the website, diabetes.org, 30 million Americans are living with diabetes. While that may be shocking, estimates show that nearly 8 million of those people may not even know they have it. Not only are they at risk from serious complications...
by LakeView Dentists | May 5, 2015 | Dental Health
Hi everyone, The WHO recently announced that people would benefit from a further reduction in their current recommended free sugar intake of 10 percent of their total caloric intake to 5 percent per day. But in our daily routines how many of us go about calculating...
by LakeView Dentists | Apr 28, 2015 | Dental Health
Hi everyone, Author and dental hygienist, Angie Stone, has just released a book about a major epidemic hitting nursing homes. In it, she explains her research into why the elderly have an increased risk of death from a lack of proper oral hygiene. Sounds...
by LakeView Dentists | Apr 21, 2015 | Dental Health
Hi everyone, It’s not just certain food or drinks that can ruin a healthy white smile. While we may understand the importance of the mouth and body connection, certain conditions or diseases have a more direct effect on tooth enamel and oral health. Drug Addiction You...
