It’s Solar Eclipse Day!

Today is the day of the Great American Eclipse!  Although it will be a partial eclipse in north central Ohio, many Americans outside of Ohio will see the sun’s corona shimmering in the darkened sky.  It’s been a long 38 years since the last U.S. total...

Whole Body Health: Cholesterol

Why does cholesterol matter?  Unhealthy levels of cholesterol can cause plaque to build up inside the arteries (yes, a different plaque from your mouth!).  This reduces blood flow and can raise the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.  Cholesterol is a...

Benefits of Sugarfree Gum

There are various benefits to chewing sugarfree gum, besides the fun of blowing bubbles!  Sugarfree gum can help to stimulate saliva flow.  This is a great benefit for people with dry mouth, which is a common side effect of many medications.  Sugarfree gum can also...