For children, losing teeth is a rite of passage. It’s expected for young kids to frequently have loose teeth, as their primary teeth fall out to be replaced by permanent adult teeth. However, if your teeth are loose as an… Read More
Archive for the ‘Oral Health’ Category
5 Signs That Your Gums Need Attention
Dental health is important for several reasons. While many people are aware of the danger of cavities and the importance of preventing them, fewer people are aware of how common gum disease can be. Almost half of adults over age… Read More
How to Break Three Bad Oral Hygiene Habits
You want to keep your teeth healthy and strong, so you brush regularly, floss, and use mouthwash. This is an excellent start, but even while you care for your teeth day and night, there are some oral hygiene habits you… Read More
The Oral Health Benefits of Drinking Water
Nothing beats a tall glass of water when you have to quench your thirst. Drinking water is essential to keeping your body healthy, and that includes your dental health. The oral health benefits of drinking water include preventing decay, dry… Read More
How to Avoid Tooth Enamel Loss
Enamel is the tough coating on your teeth that protects them from injury or damage. When the enamel is damaged or scraped away, it leads to pain and further decay. While enamel is strong, even stronger than bone, it can… Read More
Getting to the Bottom of Your Toothache
When you’re dealing with tooth pain, it can have a negative effect on your entire day. It can divert your attention and prevent you from focusing on anything—from your job to other everyday activities. No one should have to deal… Read More
4 Common Dental Health Myths
Your dental health is important. Don’t neglect it. Ignoring any problems in the hope that they will go away on their own is a big mistake. Unfortunately, many people are tricked by pervasive myths about their oral and dental health… Read More
What is Bruxism?
Bruxism may sound foreign and scary, but it is actually the clinical term for a very common and well-known behavior: grinding, clenching, gritting, or gnashing your teeth. There is no consensus on how much of the population suffers from bruxism,… Read More
How to Find Your Ideal Toothpaste
Toothpaste is one of the most important inventions that have ever been made. Ancient civilizations came up with some wacky solutions for making sure that their teeth were cleaned and that their mouths stayed fresh. Here are some tips for finding the… Read More
Solving Your Jaw Pain: Mild to Severe
Let’s say that your jaw hurts, and it hasn’t stopped hurting for months. Although you might attribute it to wisdom teeth that were never removed when you were younger, there could be other reasons why your jaw hurts. Let’s take… Read More