We all know that thumb sucking can affect your child’s dental health, but it can also lead to compromised general health if left unchecked. If you know when to help your child stop sucking their thumb or on a pacifier, you can help them develop a healthy mouth, and body. Read on to learn why … Read More
Nutrition and Dental Health
Every aspect of your well-being impacts your dental health (and vice-versa), including nutrition. Your choice of food may determine your risk for oral health issues such as periodontal disease and tooth decay. Eating a healthy diet contributes to your dental wellness in numerous ways. Discover how you can maintain proper nutrition to enhance your oral … Read More
How Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health
Most people understand the impacts poor oral health can have on your teeth and mouth, such as tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. But, can bad teeth cause health problems in other areas of your body? Oral health issues, such as gum disease, could increase your risk of other health issues, such as heart … Read More
50 Common Dental Terms and Procedures
Dentists and their staff may seem to be speaking a different language with all the “dental lingo” they use when providing care for their dental patients. Some patients are familiar with dental terminology and abbreviations that their dentists and hygienists use. Other patients aren’t. In some cases, the professional dental terms dental providers use are … Read More
Tips for a Healthy Mouth During Cold and Flu Season
When you get sick during the colder months, you want to take care of yourself. You likely try to practice healthy habits for our bodies, but do you pay attention to your teeth when you’re sick? These dental health tips can help promote a healthy mouth even when you feel under the weather. Addressing Dry … Read More
How to Make Brushing More Fun for Kids
Oral hygiene is important at any age. When you encourage your child to brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day, they learn good dental habits for life. These tips will help you teach your little one how to enjoy keeping their teeth clean. The Importance of Getting Kids to Brush Their Teeth Teaching … Read More
Are E-Cigarettes and Juuling Bad for Me?
Since e-cigarettes first became available in the early 2000s, they have gained popularity among smokers and nonsmokers alike. Many people choose to use e-cigarettes because they appear to be a safer alternative to smoking tobacco, and makers of these products have advertised them as a means to quit smoking. However, uncertainties remain about the potential … Read More
Snoring Problems in Children
Childhood snoring is more than just an endearing phase. Especially in children, snoring can point to something more serious. Regular, habitual snoring is typically indicative of a sleep disorder. The problem is more widespread than many people realize — roughly 10 percent of children snore regularly. Of this population, between two and four percent have Obstructive Sleep … Read More
What is Occlusal Equilibration?
Your jaw joints (one right in front of each ear) rotate when you open and close, but they can also slide forward and down a very slippery slope when you open wide or push your chin forward. When you close, the muscles that pull your lower jaw up until the lower teeth hit their chewing … Read More
What is the difference between a crown, a cap, an inlay or onlay?
All of these terms refer to porcelain restorations that fix teeth with significant damage. A “crown” and a “cap” are the same thing. These are used when there is enough damage to the tooth that it has to be covered completely in order to restore its health and function. Inlays and onlays are very similar … Read More
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