The oral cavity can be home to different types of ulcers, including canker sores, sores from oral thrush, and non-specific sores, meaning there’s no specific cause that can be found. In cases of non-specific mouth sores, the underlying cause could be from an impaired immune system or allergic reaction. For...
Your dentist isn’t just there to treat you when you have a problem with your smile. In fact, dentists play an integral role in preventative care for your teeth and gums alongside your daily brushing and flossing. Without seeing a dentist regularly, you increase your risk for oral health...
Mouthguards aren’t just for athletes. Although mouthguards are necessary to protect teeth during contact sports such as football, hockey, and boxing, mouthguards are also important for people who suffer from teeth grinding (also called bruxism). When it comes to mouthguards, you have a couple different options for protecting your smile:...
Dentures are an affordable way to restore your smile. While you can opt for full or partial dentures—depending on if you’re missing some or all of your natural teeth—dentures are made to give you a natural smile and teeth that you can speak and chew with. Although dentures can last...
Pregnancy brings about a lot of changes in the body, namely due to hormones as your body accommodates your growing baby. The hormone changes during pregnancy can influence weight gain, mood swings, fatigue, cravings, and even your dental health. In fact, up to 80% of pregnant women experience gingivitis, the...
If you need a dental crown, you will most likely have to have a temporary dental crown before the permanent one can be placed. This is because lab-fabricated dental crowns are custom- made for your smile and can take two or more weeks to make . You don’t want...
Getting traditional metal or ceramic braces is one of the best ways to effectively straighten your teeth. However, these fixed orthodontic appliances can be challenging to clean. Brackets and wires make it more difficult for regular toothbrushes to reach the all surfaces of your teeth, and you’ll need flossing...
During a COVID-19 infection, saliva can contain high levels of the virus. In fact, researchers suspect that in some cases, virus particles in saliva could come from infected oral tissue . Infected oral tissues can even transmit the virus to other areas of the body, such as the lungs. People...
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...
When brushing your teeth, you may think that it doesn’t matter how well you brush as long as you’re brushing. However, it’s important to brush your teeth correctly—and yes, there is a right way to brush your teeth! Brushing your teeth correctly can reduce the chances that you’d harm...
