by The Woodlands Dentist | Apr 15, 2019 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health, Overall Health, Teeth
Have you ever noticed swelling in the roof of the mouth? It’s a very common condition and rarely is it serious. Even though it’s usually a mild inconvenience, it can be the result of an underlying condition. Here are some of the more common causes of...
by The Woodlands Dentist | Mar 21, 2019 | Oral Health, Oral Systemic Health, Overall Health
Oral thrush is a condition which can develop on the roof and/or back of the mouth as a result of an imbalance of naturally occurring oral yeast, says your Woodlands dentist. Especially when the immune system is suppressed, infections have a much better chance of...
by The Woodlands Dentist | Feb 7, 2019 | Dental News, Overall Health
Dr. Dernick knows there is a strong connection between good oral health and good overall health, and a recent study showed this relative to developing pneumonia. In the study, it was found that patients who skipped all dental appointments showed an 86% increase in the...
by The Woodlands Dentist | Jan 15, 2019 | Oral Health, Teeth
Practicing good dental hygiene goes a long way when it comes to preventing cavities and other oral health issues. Many of us aren’t fully aware of the metamorphosis that takes place when you don’t brush and floss when you should. Dr. Dernick of the...
by The Woodlands Dentist | Dec 18, 2018 | Gum Disease, Oral Health
Dr. Dernick knows that your oral health is important to the health of the rest of your body, and that science is continually finding out how. Recently, he read of a study linking that the bacteria present in your mouth when you have gum disease to the development of...
