Keeping an eye on what you put into your body is important for maintaining the health of your teeth. The food and drink we consume can directly affect our teeth, by either helping to keep them strong or cause problems. Here are some tips on taking care of your oral health. Vitamins and minerals are
read moreEven with healthy sleep habits, many people still don’t get quality sleep. This isn’t surprising, considering that around 40 million Americans have a chronic sleep disorder. One prevalent sleep disorder affecting 31% of the US population is teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. What many are unaware of is that bruxism is often caused by
read moreDo you remember the last time you replaced your toothbrush? Although we don’t hesitate to throw out expired foods or restock vitamins, it’s our oral care that often falls short. However, there are important tips for maintaining optimal oral health. This includes changing out your toothbrush. When to Change Your Toothbrush The American Dental Association
read moreWith more people taking interest in looking better and making their smiles more pleasing, cosmetic dentistry is growing in popularity. Numerous procedures can make your smile more appealing, but porcelain veneers are one of the most popular. An unattractive smile can lower your confidence and self-esteem, but veneers can help you gain these important feelings
read moreYou know the importance of good oral hygiene. That’s why you diligently brush your teeth two to three times per day. Yet, you may not realize that your toothbrush can actually be full of millions of bacteria. Researchers have found that toothbrushes are often covered with E. coli, staphylococci, and even fecal germs. Yuck! There
read moreWhy Go for Preventative Dentistry? If you break a tooth, a tooth, your jaw starts hurting, or you experience alarming swelling, you’re very likely to hurry to the dentist. For many people, though, preventative and diagnostic dental services are a harder sell. It costs both money and a little time to keep dental appointments, and
read moreWhere to Look for Emergency Dentistry It’s night, the weekend, or a holiday. Suddenly you fall and break a tooth, or for some mysterious reason, a tooth simply starts hurting fiercely. Your immediate impulse might be to seek the urgent dental care you need in the local hospital emergency room. That, after all, is where
read moreBridges vs. Dental Implants: Which Is Right For You? Modern dentistry has advanced to the point where, if you have missing teeth, you have more than one treatment alternative available to you. Two of the most common are bridges and dental implants. If you’re tired of dealing with the diminished self-confidence, embarrassment or lack of
read moreWhat Is Teeth Grinding? Chronic teeth grinding or clenching is a medical condition called bruxism. There are a variety of causes including stress, anxiety, sleep apnea, an abnormal bite, crooked teeth, or missing teeth. Whatever the cause, teeth grinding can cause teeth to fracture, become loose, or fall out. Or, teeth can wear down to
read moreThe Case For and Against Flossing You may have noticed that some health-related questions aren’t as settled as we might have hoped. Red wine is a case in point. You might remember hearing that one glass every day would do you a world of good. More recently, however, some experts have asserted that drinking any
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