Nearly everyone has had a case of halitosis (bad breath) at least once or twice in their lifetime. It can be one of the most embarrassing moments of your life when you are young, and unpleasant but not nearly as embarrassing when you are older. As people get older,...

An Introduction to Gum Disease Most people at one time or another have visited a dentist to treat gum problems. Bacterial growth is a result of plaque buildup and the major cause for gum disease. If plaque is not removed, it can harden and cause problems. This plaque...