by Pride Dental | Sep 2, 2021 | Periodontal health
Gum disease isn’t just a problem affecting the mouth. Science has linked it to a wide range of health problems, from diabetes to cancer, heart disease to Alzheimer’s, hypertension to rheumatoid arthritis One lesser known link was the focus of a study published... 
by Pride Dental | Aug 10, 2017 | Diet & Nutrition, General Health
Ever notice that when you cave in to sugar cravings, you don’t end up feeling any better – and may, in fact, actually feel worse? That feeling worse may not just be a short term effect. According to new research in Scientific Reports, depressive symptoms can be... 
by Pride Dental | Dec 3, 2015 | Diet & Nutrition, General Health, Oral Health, Wellness
The two best things you can do for a healthy smile are to make good hygiene routine and to eat healthfully. At minimum, the former includes regular brushing and flossing, but may also include practices like oil pulling and using an oral irrigator. The latter means... 
by Pride Dental | Jun 20, 2013 | TMJ / Pain
What does the mouth have to with the mind? More than you might think! Depression and jaw, face, head and neck pain have been known to sometimes exist simultaneously – often stemming from the TM joints, the “hinges” that let your mouth open and close....