If you have gapped, crooked, or crowded teeth, orthodontic treatment can help you get your dream smile. However, many adults shy away from orthodontic treatment because they don’t want to wear traditional braces for years, or don’t want to commit to wearing Invisalign over 20 hours a day to straighten their teeth. However,...
When it comes to brushing your teeth, two times a day for two minutes is the standard rule. The ideal times to brush are first thing in the morning before you’ve had your breakfast or that first sip of coffee, and last thing at night just before bed about an hour...
No one wants to lose a permanent tooth. However, even if your lost tooth isn’t visible in your mouth, it’s important to consider replacement options as soon as possible. Even though your missing tooth may not seem like a big deal, it can cause the other teeth to shift to compensate for...
Added sugar is present in so many different foods, from barbeque sauce to your favorite sweets. Even foods generally thought of as “healthy” such as sweetened yogurts and salad dressings can contain added sugar. Too much sugar in your diet isn’t just associated with weight gain and chronic diseases such as diabetes...
Dental emergencies are never fun. Whether you’ve had a fall, been in an accident, or are suddenly having an intense toothache, dental emergencies can take many forms and require professional treatment to fix. While avoiding a dental emergency isn’t always possible, there are a few steps you can take to minimize your...
A canker sore is a type of ulcer that occurs on the soft tissues in the oral cavity. They aren’t contagious and are harmless, but if you’ve had a canker sore before, you know how uncomfortable they can be. Although experts aren’t sure of the exact cause of canker sores, there are...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), better known as acid reflux, is a condition when acids in your stomach used for digesting food can come up the esophagus and into the oral cavity. This often causes the uncomfortable burning sensation known as heartburn. While acid reflux in and of itself can impact your quality...
The majority of people have a fungus in their mouth called candida. This is a normal fungus that exists in the oral cavity, and most people won’t have an issue with it. However, when something happens that causes the candida to overgrow, oral thrush can happen. Oral thrush is essentially a yeast...
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,...
Bottlemouth syndrome, sometimes referred to as baby bottle tooth decay, is a condition in which a child’s teeth get overexposed to sugar and they experience decay. Typically, the front teeth are the teeth most affected by bottlemouth syndrome, but any tooth in your child’s mouth can be affected. How does bottlemouth syndrome happen?...
