How Asthma Can Lead to Gum Disease

How Asthma Can Lead to Gum Disease

Asthma and your oral health are closely related. During an asthma attack, it’s difficult to breathe because your airways narrow and swell. Some people feel a shortness of breath that’s merely a nuisance, and others have severe asthma that may become...
Do You Have Dry Mouth?

Do You Have Dry Mouth?

Do you feel like no matter what you do, your mouth is always dry? You could have a chronic dry mouth that can affect your oral health and be bothersome to boot. It can cause tooth decay and speed up its progression as well. Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, occurs...
How Does Dry Mouth Affect Your Teeth and Oral Health?

How Does Dry Mouth Affect Your Teeth and Oral Health?

Do you constantly feel like your mouth is full of cotton balls? Then you may be experiencing dry mouth. It’s not only annoying, but it affects your overall oral health and even your teeth. Be aware it can not only contribute to tooth decay, but it can even speed...
3 Ways Seasonal Allergies Can Affect Your Oral Health

3 Ways Seasonal Allergies Can Affect Your Oral Health

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? According to a report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the Midwest (which includes Hendricks County) is one of the highest allergy producing regions in the country. In many Indiana cities and towns, pollen...
How Pregnancy Affects Your Oral Health

How Pregnancy Affects Your Oral Health

At Danville Family Dentistry, we get a lot of questions. One question we’ve heard from Hendricks County women who are pregnant is: “Is it true that pregnant women lose a tooth for every child?” No. This is a myth. However, your pregnancy can cause some changes in your...