When it comes to dental health, a lot has been said about inflammation and the importance of minimizing it: inflammation of the gums, or periodontitis, has been linked with systemic diseases, and ongoing research is finding more connections yearly.

Considering that most people have been brushing their teeth since they were old enough to tie their own shoes, most no longer give the habit much thought.

Maintaining our health becomes more challenging as we grow older. This is especially true when it comes to protecting our oral health.

Our Portland cosmetic dentists at Burlingame Dental Arts get a lot of questions from patients regarding the best practices for maintaining and improving their oral health. A common question many patients ask: Why is flossing so important to my oral health?

As a Portland family dental care provider, our staff at Burlingame Dental Arts wants all of our patients to enjoy not only outstanding oral health, but great overall health as well. While the weather has continued to warm, cold and flu season is running strong through classrooms, workplaces and households.

As your Burlingame dentist, our staff at Burlingame Dental Arts believes that every patient should know about any risks to their long-term oral health. After all, recent studies have found that individuals who suffer from poor oral health have a significantly higher risk of suffering from a variety of long-term chronic illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and dementia. Now a new study suggests that poor oral health could also increase an individual’s risk of throat cancer.

As a kids’ dentist in SW Portland, our staff at Burlingame Dental Arts strives to provide our youngest patients with a solid foundation for their oral health. As they grow older and begin to develop their baby and primary teeth, parents need to ensure their kids enjoy quality oral health now so they can continue to enjoy healthy teeth and gums in the future.

To many of our patients, their cup of coffee in the morning is sacred. While your Burlingame dentist can certainly appreciate the many stimulating benefits offered by coffee, your daily cup (or three) of java also comes with an enamel staining price.

Your SW Portland dentist at Burlingame Dental Arts knows of many different ways to predict the future state of a patient’s oral health, but the results of a new study suggest that your oral health may actually be able to predict a longer lifespan.

When it comes to drinking water, your SW Portland dentist at Burlingame Dental Arts knows that everyone has an opinion on what’s the right amount to drink a day.