Maintaining a bright smile and healthy gums boosts your self-confidence and help prevent oral health issues, such as cavities and gingivitis, that require aggravating dental work. But did you know that the health of your teeth and gums is closely linked to your overall health?

Did you know that people with poorly regulated blood sugar due to diabetes are nearly three times more likely of gain gum disease. Gum disease is often painless and you may not even know you have it until it has already started to cause serious damage like tooth decay and tooth loss.

Chronic teeth grinding can damage teeth and cause other oral health complications, yet many people do not realize that they do it until it has already started causing damage. Also known as “bruxism,” chronic teeth grinding affects many people at night while they are sleeping. However, even those who chronically grind or clench their teeth during waking hours may not be aware that they are doing it.