Eating Right for Dental Health: What to Consume and Avoid
Dental health starts in the…kitchen? You read that correctly! Of course, brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits are important, but they aren’t the only things to consider when it comes to keeping your pearly whites in tiptop shape.
Most people understand that they should limit the sweets and candy they ...
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Major Health Clues Your Mouth Provides
Chew on this for a minute: just by glancing inside your mouth, your dentist can tell you a number of things that may be news to you and your doctor! Surprising as it may sound, your oral health can speak volumes about the rest of your body, and something as simple as a routine dental checkup can benefit your health and wallet big ...
Continue Reading →Dry Mouth: Is It Sneaking Past Your Radar?
A dental epidemic is brewing, and it’s called Xerostomia, or “Dry Mouth”. It sounds innocuous enough, and perhaps that is why many people affected by the problem fail to treat it, or detect it altogether. But it’s nothing to scoff at, especially considering that extreme cases of this widespread problem include difficulty swallowing, speaking, and in some ...
Continue Reading →Bye-Bye, Buck Teeth! How to Overcome an Overbite
“Overbite”, “overjet” or simply “buck teeth”– protruding teeth can go by many names, but “pretty” isn’t one of them. And they aren’t comfortable either; upper teeth that extend well past the lower teeth can often make it difficult to close the mouth, chew or speak easily.
It’s a common condition, but not one that people have to live ...
Continue Reading →Adult Dental Anxiety: Tips and Techniques to Tackle It for Good
Wouldn’t it be great if the promise of a sticker or balloon could get everyone to see the dentist? Most adults know that the real reward–a healthy smile–is much greater, yet many still go with their dental needs unmet, due to “dentalphobia” or anxiety. Thankfully, increased awareness of the problem is transforming dental ...
Continue Reading →Wisdom Teeth Removal: What You Can Expect
Just the phrase “wisdom teeth removal” is enough to make your mouth hurt, but do you actually know what to expect during and after the procedure? Taking the time to learn more about it can reduce anxiety and help you better prepare for recovery.
Regardless of whether you’re getting some or all of your wisdom teeth removed, the information below will give you an inside look ...
Continue Reading →Understanding the Real Importance of Mouth Guards
What would you do without some or all of your teeth? As you can imagine, talking, chewing, and even smiling would be a challenge! So, how do you protect your teeth? One great way to do so is with a mouth guard.
Unfortunately, not everyone who should wear a mouth guard actually does. Whether you’re participating ...
Continue Reading →The Wise Patient’s Cheat Sheet on Wisdom Teeth Removal
There’s no way around it: the time has come for your wisdom teeth to be extracted. According to the horror stories out there, you are in for nothing but non-stop agony, but you don’t have to share the same fate!
Being proactive and fully prepared for what happens during and after surgery can minimize the pain and help ensure a smooth recovery. Make the ...
Continue Reading →The Dirt on “Dragon Breath” And How to Slay It for Good
There’s a reason people commonly refer to halitosis as “dragon breath”: it’s a beast of an oral health problem that can put off anyone within close range! Mints and mouthwashes can mask the issue, but in order to truly defeat it, you’ll need to treat the underlying cause.
If you’ve dealt with morning breath, or struggle with bad breath throughout the ...
Continue Reading →The Buzz on Braces for Adults: 5 Things You Should Know
Wish you could go back in time to straighten your teeth? Good news: the ship hasn’t sailed for that dream just yet! More and more adults are heading to the orthodontist’s office to get the smile they’ve always wanted.
If news about the topic or a passerby with braces has left you wanting to ...
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