Month: April 2022

Whole-body health: everything's connected

What Your Lips, Tongue, and Gums Tell You About Your Health

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / April 15, 2022 / Comments Off on What Your Lips, Tongue, and Gums Tell You About Your Health

Pay attention to your whole-body health as your body systems work together. When we think of our health, we often consider various aches, pains, and other disorders independently. For example, if we have pain in our left knee, we think of it only as it pertains to our left knee. If we have tooth decay,…

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Don't believe the tooth loss myths

Top 5 Myths About Tooth Loss in Adults

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / April 13, 2022 / Comments Off on Top 5 Myths About Tooth Loss in Adults

Debunking the Myths Surrounding Tooth Loss Your teeth are made from the hardest known biological material: enamel. This may lead you to believe that enamel is stronger than other materials, like steel, and more durable, able to withstand the wear and tear of daily life. But the fact is enamel degradation and tooth loss are…

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