Good Oral Health Can Help Keep COVID-19 Away
Everyone wants to avoid catching COVID-19. Maintaining good oral hygiene is an excellent place to start. Did you know that there’s a connection between COVID-19 and your oral health? Poor oral health has been linked to a host of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and diabetes. It shouldn’t be surprising then that the condition…
How Does Gluten Impact My Teeth?
Gluten intolerance and celiac disease affect your digestive tract and your mouth as well. Let’s talk about the relationship! Gluten-free foods dominate the grocery store aisles. But what exactly is gluten? And how does it affect teeth? Gluten is a protein found in grains. Cereals, bread, pasta, and beer all contain gluten. When you consume…
Dental Implants vs. Dentures
Both dentures and dental implants can replace missing teeth to improve your smile. But which one is right for you? Are you reluctant to smile for fear of exposing missing teeth? Living with missing or damaged teeth is not just a cosmetic concern. Not having all your teeth in place can make it difficult to…
Is There a Cure for Tooth Decay? Six Tips to Help Prevent or Reverse Cavities
Cavities aren’t inevitable. You can stop tooth decay in its tracks with good oral health. Perhaps no other dental complaint sends more people to the dentist’s chair than tooth decay. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 91 percent of adults aged 20 to 64 have had dental cavities. That’s a lot of time,…
How Do I Fix My Overbite?
Do you have an overbite but don’t want to wear braces? Learn more about your options! Did you know that the medical term for the alignment of your teeth is occlusion? It makes sense, then, that when teeth line up incorrectly, it’s known as a malocclusion. Malocclusion can take several forms, but you’ve probably heard…
Everything You Need to Know About Leukoplakia
Seeing white patches in your mouth? It could be a benign condition known as leukoplakia. Here’s what you need to know. Good oral care entails more than brushing daily and visiting your dentist regularly. Any physical changes in your mouth should be examined by your dental professional to determine if you may have an oral…
Don’t Toss the Floss! 10 Ways You Can Use Floss That Don’t Involve Teeth
You don’t have to be MacGyver to transform unused dental floss into useful home and outdoor tools. Ah, dental floss. You have it in your medicine cabinet, and you floss everyday (at least, we hope!). Between floss given to you at the dentist office and the boxes you pick up at the grocery store, you…
What You Need to Know About Tooth Cupping
This form of tooth erosion is somewhat rare, but it can also be very serious. Here’s everything you need to know about tooth cupping. Tooth cupping is a form of dental erosion where small indentations, or cups, develop on your teeth’s chewing surfaces. Tooth cupping is a pretty rare form of erosion, but it can…
Oops — I Missed My Dental Cleaning. So What?
Routine dental visits are an essential part of keeping your teeth and gums healthy and strong. Here’s why. Having your teeth cleaned regularly is one of the best things you can do to keep your mouth healthy. Unfortunately, people brush off attending appointments because they’re too busy, they’re worried about the cost, or they simply…
Why Do I Keep Getting Canker Sores?
Canker Sores are benign, but they can be extremely painful. Here are some ways to relieve the pain as they heal. Canker sores aren’t a serious oral problem. But if you’ve ever experienced the pain and throbbing of a canker sore, you know how difficult they can make eating and speaking, and you’ll want to…