Doing what you can to stay safe against COVID-19 is essential. But did you know that your oral health can play a role in whether you get the virus as well as the severity of the disease? Considering that your dental health can affect your immunity and your risk for other health problems, it’s not …
It’s natural for people to experience dry mouth at night, especially because they aren’t drinking anything during the hours that they’re asleep. Dry mouth in general can also be more common as you get older, particularly at night. Whether you wake up with a parched mouth and throat or have trouble sleeping because your mouth …
When it comes to choosing an electric toothbrush, you have options. Two of these options include traditional electric toothbrushes, which are also called rotary or oscillating toothbrushes, and sonic toothbrushes. But what’s the difference between these two? Regular electric toothbrushes have rotating heads that can spin several thousand times per minute, but sonic toothbrushes spin tens of …
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Your teeth are durable and feel secure in your jaw. But while it’s true that connective tissue helps anchor your teeth in place, your teeth will naturally shift over your lifetime. However, there are some cases in which teeth shift that can be the result of a problem with your oral health. So how and why do teeth …
Ah, flossing. The important task that only 16% of Americans say they do every day [1]. Why is flossing such a chore for us when it’s so important for our oral health? Here are some flossing fast facts that might change your mind in regard to whether or not you should pick up the floss during your oral …
Calcium and vitamin D are not only important for your body, but play vital roles in supporting the health of your smile. But do you know exactly how much they influence your oral health, and in what ways? Here, we review just a few of the key roles of calcium and vitamin D, as well …
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Our teeth aren’t immune to damage even though ideally, they should last us a lifetime. To take the best care of your teeth, it’s imperative to brush, floss, and visit your dentist as recommended. However, what happens when you do all these things and yet still experience damage to your teeth? Here are five ways …
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Alcohol is one of the most popular drinks in the world and seems to be present at nearly any occasion. However, although alcohol plays a role in many social occasions, this drink isn’t just harmful to tooth enamel, but is a risk factor for nearly every type of cancer. Tooth enamel is the hard, shiny, protective layer …
It’s October again, a happy time for adults and children alike as they head out to trick-or-treat and enjoy the holiday festivities. However, dentists know that this time of year can wreak absolute havoc on the health and appearance of our smiles. If you don’t want to take a vacation from taking care of your …
