Posts tagged Gum Recession
Chewing the Wrong Food is Devastating, Swallowing it Can be Fatal

On average, people spend about 60 to 90 minutes each day eating, which translates to approximately 15 to 30 minutes with food in their mouths. While this might seem like a small portion of the day, the impact of the food we consume on our oral health can be significant. But what happens once we swallow our food? The consequences extend far beyond the mouth, affecting our entire body in ways that are often devastating. I will explore the profound effects of diet on both oral and overall health and highlight the importance of a whole-food diet devoid of processed carbohydrates and vegetable oils.

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Diet, Functional Medicine, General Health, Oral HealthScott Solomons, DDSDiet, Chewing, Processed Carbohydrates, Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Bacteria, Enamel, gum disease, Inflammation, Gum Recession, Tooth Loss, Omega-6, Omega-3, Chronic Disease, Obesity, Diabetes, heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin, Insulin Resistance, Glucose, Alzheimer's Disease, TYpe 3 Diabetes, Cancer, Oral Health, Whole Foods, Animal-Based FoodsComment
Of Smiles and Sexiness

No one human trait can stand alone as a benchmark of health and esthetics, but many fields of science have concluded that quickly identifying healthy perspective mates has an evolutionary basis. Indeed, most of us can assess attractiveness only after a few seconds. Age, symmetry, strength, and skin tone imply good genes and a lack of disease. Both sexes prefer physically attractive mates and have preferences for the level of attractiveness sought in a potential partner. Teeth Loom large in our sexual appraisals of each other. In a recent study by the Invisalign company, 94% of respondents noticed the other person's smile upon meeting them for the first time. In addition, 84% thought that an attractive smile is important for considering marriage. Additionally, one-third would not consider matching their friends with someone with crooked teeth. This post will discuss what constitutes a sexually attractive smile, the different preferences between males and females, how to have a naturally sexy smile, and what to do if you don’t think yours is good enough.

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Scott Solomons, DDSSexiness, Sexy Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth, Stained Teeth, Health, Symmetry, Attractiveness, Fertility, Facial development, Facial Features, Estrogen, Testosterone, Low Testosterone, Sexual, Sexuality, Jaw Size, Jaw, Jawline, Brow Ridge, Midface, Invisalign, Missing Teeth, Tooth Decay, periodontal infection, periodontitis, Cheekbones, Eyebrows, Hair, Gum Recession, gum disease, Poor Nutrition, Trauma, Lip Line, Tooth Display, Crowded Teeth, Spaced Teeth, Whitening, Tooth WhiteningComment
A New Warning For Cigarette Smokers

I spend so much time talking about the dangers of processed carbohydrate consumption, I have neglected to talk much about the elephant in the room, cigarette smoking. I think I just assumed that people understand the perils of smoking. Perhaps I was mistaken. Keep in mind that cigarette smoking is different from vaping. But if you are a smoker, are you aware of how bad it is for your body? Your Mouth? Read on if you are curious.

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Scott Solomons, DDSSmoking, Vaping, Covid-19, cancer, respiratory Disease, cardiovascular disease, Stroke, Fertility, Blindness, Deafness, Pain, osteoporosis, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Amputation, Disability, Stained Teeth, Bad Breath, Immunity, gum disease, tooth decay, Abscessed Teeth, Periapical Abscess, Gum Recession, Oral Cancer, Nicotine, Tar, Toxin, Addiction, cravings, Quitting, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Chewing Gum, Chantix, CDCComment