Never Forget That Teeth Are Not Tools

TEETH have many uses, from helping us speak clearly and chew our food, to forming the structure of our faces. Teeth also make up our smiles! These are the uses our teeth are for, but when we use them as tools for other jobs, we risk causing severe damage to them. Teeth Do Not Make […]
Next Time You Chew Ice, Think of Your Teeth
Your Mouth—Related To Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea affects more than 18 million adults and up to 20% of habitually snoring children in the United States alone. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by brief, repeated interruptions to normal breathing during sleep. It can have many short and long-term effects on a person’s health (to the point of being potentially […]
Dental Health: Men Vs. Women

WOMEN AND MEN have a lot in common, but they face significantly different challenges in keeping their gums and teeth healthy. Dental Health Issues Men Face Here are a few of the major dental health problems that affect men more than women: Dental Health Issues Women Face Meanwhile, women have their own set of dental […]
Is Your Smile Due For A Spring Cleaning?

Spring is in the air! It may be a while yet before you can leave your coats and jackets at home, but it is not too far away! Soon we will be able to enjoy more sunshine, longer days, and warmer temperatures. This brings up the subject of spring cleaning! When it comes to our […]
Our Smiles and Stress

Physical and mental health are related in ways we may not expect. However, there are many ways we can protect our smiles from the adverse effects of stress. Teeth-Grinding and Stress Habitual teeth-grinding and jaw-clenching are called bruxism. Grinding and clenching are natural responses to stress and frustration for several individuals. The common signs of […]
The Sensitive Side of Your Teeth

IT’S PURE ENJOYMENT to sip a cozy mug of hot cocoa until every sip comes with a sharp jolt of pain due to sensitive teeth. Don’t worry; you’re not alone with an eighth of the U.S. population (including kids!) who deal with some level of tooth sensitivity. So how can we protect our teeth, and […]