Understanding the Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Health
Can bad oral hygiene cause health problems? The answer is yes. Penn Dental Medicine explains why and what you can do about it.
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Understanding Your Salivary Glands’ Function
Discover how your salivary glands function, what problems can affect them, and how to treat salivary gland stones, dry mouth, and other conditions.
Are Oral Health and Mental Health Connected? Find out
Mental health and dental health have more in common than we realize. Understanding the connection is critical to your overall health. PDM can help.
What Are the Effects of Soda on Teeth and Gums?
The effects of soda on teeth and gums aren’t healthy ones. Find out the damage acidic, sugary drinks like soda can do and how to protect your oral health.
Dry Mouth Myth Busters
In this Penn Dental Medicine video and article, find out what dry mouth myths are busted and what dry mouth treatments could help.
Celebrating 70 Years of Fluoridated Water in Philadelphia
Does fluoride in water help teeth? Get the facts about how and why fluoridated water affects the oral health of Philadelphia residents.
What Causes Dry Mouth—And How Can It Be Treated?
What causes dry mouth can vary, but a wide range of effective treatment for dry mouth symptoms also exists. Find out how Penn Dental Medicine can help you.
Going to Dental Schools for Dental Work Saves You Money—and Your Smile
Going to dental schools for dental work is the best way to get high-quality treatment at a low cost. Discover how Penn Dental Medicine saves you money.
Where To Find Low-Cost Dental Clinics in Philadelphia
Receiving regular dental treatment is critical for not only your oral health but also your overall health. Unfortunately, about one-quarter of people...
What Is a Dental Emergency? Should You Go to the Dentist?
Do you know when to see a dentist for tooth pain? It may be sooner than you think. PDM has the facts you need to make the right decision.
