by Dr John Luther | Apr 8, 2014 | Dental Hygiene, General Patient Info
What is halitosis? Halitosis is another name for bad breath – and over 90 million people suffer from chronic halitosis! Halitosis is most likely caused by bacteria on your gums and tongue, which produces a malodorous sulfur compound from the decay of food...
by Dr John Luther | Mar 4, 2014 | Dental Health
Will you provide a good start for your baby’s healthy teeth? It’s said that children are the future…and their oral health-care habits will impact tooth health when an adult. But, it all starts with mom. Teeth begin to form during the second month of...
by Dr John Luther | Feb 4, 2014 | Dental Health, General Patient Info
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, in the US employed adults lose more than 164 million hours of work each year due to poor dental health or dental visits. Not only are hours of work lost, but poor dental health results in poor...
by Dr John Luther | Jan 8, 2014 | Tooth Loss
When you lose a tooth and don’t replace it with an implant, bridge or partial, you run the risk of the teeth adjacent to the lost tooth drifting into that space and changing your bite. This can also lead to tooth decay and/or gum disease. But if you have several...
by Dr John Luther | Dec 30, 2013 | Dental Health
The following has been copied from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Department of Health and Human Services website and is no longer available. We believe this information is still highly useful and valuable regarding health and hygiene. Bottled...
by Dr John Luther | Sep 3, 2013 | General Patient Info
We love top ten lists…and here’s one highlighting foods beneficial to your teeth. Can you guess which food is most beneficial to your teeth? 10. Water…not only the gift of life, but also helps to wash away trapped food particles and hydrate your...
by Dr John Luther | Aug 27, 2013 | Dental Caries, Periodontal Disease
A healthy body begins with a healthy mouth. And there’s a new product on the market that can help. Its called Evora Plus…an Oral Probiotic. This one-of-a-kind probiotic mint naturally supports gum and tooth health while freshening breath and whitening...
by Dr John Luther | Jun 26, 2013 | General Patient Info, News & Updates
If your partner snores, you can now get a better night’s sleep. Dr. Luther recently received extensive training with snore/obstructive sleep apnea appliances. And the good news is… Yes, there is hope for the snorer’s partner. No more sleeping on...
by Dr John Luther | May 14, 2013 | Dental Hygiene, General Patient Info
How Much Do You Know About Taking Care Of Your Teeth? Take this oral health quiz to find out… 1. How many times a day should you brush your teeth? a. once b. twice c. after every meal 2. How often should you floss? a. daily b. weekly c. monthly 3. How often...
