Your wedding day is one of the biggest and most memorable days of your life. You want to look fabulous and feel confident smiling in all of your wedding photos. Not all of us are happy with the way our smile looks, but there are ways to change that....
Going a trip is a fun and exciting time—the last thing you want to do is worry about your teeth while you’re gone! However, dental emergencies do happen. Whether it’s a toothache or a knocked-out tooth, knowing what to do when an emergency happens is always a good idea.
Whether you’re traveling...
Children tend to smile much more than adults and, as it turns out, there’s surprising science that supports smiling as being potentially beneficial to your health, so your kids may be on to something.
Smiling activates facial muscles and chemical messengers in the body that can tell our brains that...
Being sick is never fun. From having a fever to vomiting to having a bad cough, illness can get the best of us. When you’re sick, taking care of yourself can be difficult. However, looking after yourself as well as your dental health is still just as important while you’re sick,...
As awareness between mental stress and our bodily health grows, recent research is shining a light on the link between mental health and oral health.
A study published in the Journal of Dentistry shows a connection between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), and awake bruxism (daytime teeth grinding) ...
It is no secret that tobacco products are running rampant in today's society as nearly every corner bombards us with the latest nicotine-filled substance. We repeatedly hear of the devastating effects of cigarettes and cigars on our lungs, but it's time we take a closer look at the horrifying...
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is a condition in which the top and bottom rows of teeth rub against each other. Although some people know they grind their teeth, others are largely unaware of it. This is because bruxism often happens at night while you sleep. However, there are...
It’s estimated that nearly half of all Americans have some form of gum disease. Gum disease is progressive—once it starts, it requires treatment to stop it from advancing. Gum disease can range from mild to severe. If left untreated, the disease can eventually cost you your smile. You can...
Bone resorption is when the body essentially gets rid of bone. In the oral cavity, loss of bone, namely jawbone, can dramatically impact dental health. Symptoms of bone loss in the mouth can include loose or shifting teeth, a changing facial profile, and even jaw pain. What could cause...
If you’ve had oral health problems such as tooth decay or gum disease, you may have wondered if your oral health was hereditary. We know that some diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, and conditions, like high blood pressure and heart disease, can have inheritance factors. But when it comes...
