Over 40% of adults aged 30 or older have gum disease, so if you have been diagnosed with this oral health condition, you are not alone . Gum disease happens when plaque or tartar build up around the gums and cause the periodontal tissue to pull away from the teeth,...
Getting a routine exam with a dentist should happen about every six months depending on your oral health. During your exam, a dental hygienist will evaluate your smile as will a dentist. But what exactly are these professionals looking for during a routine exam? Here’s what your dentist will check...
Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders can be painful and impact your quality of life. Whether it’s sore facial muscles, popping and clicking noises, or painful chewing, TMJ is not normal and should always be addressed by your experienced oral care professional. Since TMJ has multiple contributing factors, it’s important to work with...
Losing a natural tooth can impact both the function and appearance of your smile, which is why it’s important to replace a missing tooth as soon as possible. Yet millions of people are missing at least one tooth, with older adults being the most at risk for tooth loss...
No one wants to have bad breath, but the reality is that our mouths house a lot of bacteria, so bad breath can happen naturally from time to time. However, if you have chronic bad breath or notice your breath still doesn’t seem fresh even after brushing and flossing, there...
You may have noticed that you have different types of teeth in your mouth, some that seem to be better for chewing and others for biting. But what are all these different types of teeth, and what exactly do they do? Find out what each set of teeth is...
Jaw clenching is related to teeth grinding and can be classified under bruxism, the technical term for teeth grinding . Jaw clenching is usually involuntary, meaning we don’t mean to clench our teeth; rather, it happens as the result of physical or emotional stress. Both teeth grinding and jaw clenching...
Sensitive teeth are common and can cause discomfort ranging from mild to severe. For some, the sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures feels as though it has always been there, while for others, tooth sensitivity may come on suddenly. What would cause teeth to suddenly become sensitive? The following are...
Chronic stress can affect the body in many ways. It can cause muscle tension and pain, headaches, high blood pressure, chronic fatigue, and depression, among many other physical and mental health problems . But what about the impacts of stress on your dental health? Just as with the body and...
You may not think much about saliva, but this combination of water, electrolytes, mucus, enzymes, and white blood cells does more than you think . Salivary glands in your mouth secrete saliva to keep the oral cavity moist—up to 1.5 liters a day. However, saliva does so much more than...
