Hagerman Dental Care Blog

When you think of what may be causing your headaches, many things may come to mind – lack of sleep, stress, poor posture, et cetera. But one reason you may not have considered is that a dental issue may be causing those headaches.

When it comes to consuming vitamins and nutrients, your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body that needs those extra vitamins and nutrients to thrive. By eating foods or taking supplements that contain the right vitamins and nutrients, you can achieve healthy teeth and gums, fight off infection, and maintain excellent oral health.

What do pain, sensitivity when chewing, bad breath, facial swelling, and fever have in common? They’re all signs of an abscessed tooth – a condition where a pocket of pus (caused by a bacterial infection) builds up around the tooth.

Saliva, spit, whatever you call it – if you’re not making enough of it, your mouth may feel dry and just plain uncomfortable. Saliva has many purposes including serving as a natural mouthwash, helping us digest food, and preventing infections by managing levels of bacteria.

2018 has welcomed many new trends in the dental industry itself, plus cutting-edge advancements and new technologies in overall dental hygiene.