Oral Health and Hygiene
Can TMJD Affect the Throat?
Have you ever wondered why they call the temporomandibular joint the “small joint that can cause big pain”? It’s because of just how much can go wrong when anything affects …
What Oral Health Does to Overall Health
About 52 percent of the global population suffers from about 291 different oral diseases. According to the FDI World Dental Federation, dental caries, or cavities, account for about 44 percent …
Banish Bad Breath Fast With These 7 Tips
Only a few other things come close to the embarrassment and anxiety that comes with bad breath. Did you know bad breath is actually a medical condition? It’s known as …
How About Full-Mouth Dental Implants?
Losing all your teeth can be downright awful and embarrassing. While this is not exactly common, trauma, accidents, infections and aging can cause it to happen. If you have to …
Eating Sandwiches with Braces?
When you get braces, you can expect some adjustments to your diet. It can be a challenge knowing which foods are braces-friendly – and which ones are not. One of …
Is Teeth Whitening Really Worth It?
Research shows that as many as 80 percent of Americans ages 18 to 49 years old prefer whiter and brighter teeth. The American public spent about $1.4 billion on over-the-counter …
Deep Bite: Causes and Correction
When teeth are obviously crooked or crowded, many people know to seek orthodontic treatment to correct the issue. But, patients are not as likely to seek out treatment or be …
Teeth Changing Color?
So your super-bright teeth have gone from white to not so white over time? The good news is professional teeth whitening is here to rescue you! But what exactly happened …
A Brief History of Toothbrushes
Have you ever wondered where your toothbrush came from or what people did before toothbrushes were invented? Today we’re going to look back into history and see where toothbrushes began …
Who Needs Fluoride Treatments?
Fluoride has long been a pretty controversial issue in dentistry. The research speaks for itself. The Centers for Disease Control says that drinking fluoridated water can help reduce cavities by …