by admin | Dec 4, 2018 | Oral Health, Overall Health, Preventive Care
Periodontitis, or gum disease, has been linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Now, there’s evidence that periodontitis is linked to cancer mortality. The bacteria associated with periodontitis, which inflames the tissue around the teeth, can affect... 
by admin | Sep 8, 2018 | News, Preventive Care, Teeth
Your tooth’s enamel is the layer of film that covers the exterior of your teeth. Many of the things that we eat and drink wear away at this protective coating over time. The most notorious culprit is sugar. However, sugar isn’t the only thing you need to... 
by admin | Jul 12, 2018 | Overall Health, Preventive Care, Teeth
Your Saginaw dental team wants your teeth to last for a long time, and after a recent study showing the benefits of adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, may recommend you take supplements, especially if you’re deficient. Calcium is an important mineral that is used... 
by admin | Jun 3, 2018 | Oral Health, Preventive Care, Teeth
The benefits of fluoride stretch back into the 19th century with groundbreaking dental research done right here in Michigan. It is through the pioneering works of dentists working in public health that we discovered its role in preventing widespread tooth decay.... 
by admin | Mar 7, 2018 | News, Overall Health, Preventive Care
ADA and Saginaw, MI dental team ready to help those who need a hand In 2016, around 42,000 users of opioids tragically passed away, mainly due to overuse and overdose. Since then, the ADA, local organizations, and dental practices like Dr. Schau and team across the... 
by admin | Feb 21, 2018 | Oral Health, Preventive Care
You may have heard your Saginaw dentist recommend flossing once a day, possibly more than once. Although most Americans know they should floss, only about one-third of them actually do. What does flossing do? When you floss, you remove the tiny particles of food that... 
