It’s common for adults and children to clench their jaws or grind their teeth every so often. This habit is known as bruxism and most often occurs when you sleep. Although minor infrequent teeth grinding doesn’t harm teeth, if it occurs regularly, it can cause significant enamel erosion and lead to other oral health issues […]
Taking care of your health properly requires a comprehensive, total body approach and acknowledging that all our systems are connected. Your dental health is a critical aspect of your physical health, and by extension, your mental health. Oral health and mental health are interconnected, so one continuously impacts the other. How Does Mental Health Affect […]
Are your pearly whites not entirely as white as you’d like them to be? Have you noticed a grey or yellowish tint on your teeth? Discolored teeth can cause even the most confident of folks to feel self-conscious while smiling, laughing, or talking. Tooth discoloration is widespread and can happen to anyone. For some dental […]
As one year ends and another begins, it’s time to make your New Year’s resolutions. The most common New Year’s resolutions center around personal health – but don’t forget about your oral health! Committing to better oral hygiene is a great resolution to consider making this year! In the sections below, we’ll give some expert […]
Your toothbrush is an important tool in your oral hygiene routine. Brushing twice a day helps keep your mouth free from bacteria, discourages plaque buildup, and keeps your breath fresh throughout the day. We all know that we need to use a toothbrush – but how much thought do we really put into the kind […]
We all know the basics of having good oral health: make sure that your teeth and gums are free from plaque and bacteria by brushing and flossing. Having healthy teeth and gums helps stave away enamel erosion, tooth loss, tooth decay, and gum disease—but did you know that your oral health is actually connected to […]
Whether you are relocating to a new area, are searching for a specialty service, or are simply in the market to switch dental care providers, finding a new dentist isn’t easy. There are tons of dental practices to choose from, all with varying services, specialities, and insurance networks. And the importance of finding the right […]
If you’re brushing two (or even three) times a day, you’ll find yourself going through toothpaste fairly quickly. That’s a good problem to have—but are you really thinking about what you’re putting in your cart when it’s time to restock? There are countless kinds of toothpaste on the shelves and online, ranging from all-natural, sensitivity […]
The World Health Organization writes that oral health is a key indicator of well-being, general health, and quality of life. It includes a range of illnesses that include dental caries, tooth loss, periodontal disease, oral cancer, birth defects, and oral manifestations of HIV. According to a 2017 study called “Global Burden of Disease,” 3.5 billion […]
Old habits die hard, and that can be even more true when it comes to things we do almost subconsciously. Some people are already gnawing down nail number three before they even realize they’ve started biting at their fingers again, and others light up a cigarette when getting in the car as though it were […]
