The Importance of Mouth Guards in Children’s Sports Protective mouth guards are important for your child’s oral health for a variety of reasons. It is safe to say that most everyone is better off using a mouth guard than not, especially when participating in sports. You may be wondering why mouth guards are so important….
Read MoreCavities have been around as long as people have had teeth. Over time there have been certain myths regarding cavities that people take as truth. The truth is that no one wants to have a cavity, but the bad rap that you hear about cavities isn’t necessarily true. Have you ever been told that sugar…
Read MoreAccording to recent studies over 37,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the United States each year. Men account for 70% of oral cancer patients and oral cancer accounts for less than 5% of all reported cancer cases in the U.S. Oral cancer is however the sixth most common cancer found in men. While…
Read MoreAre you a nail nibbler? Do you have a bad habit of chewing on your finger nails? Experts have now linked nail biting with bruxism, the grinding or clenching of teeth. If you have noticed a sore jaw, pain in your face or sensitive teeth, bruxism and nail biting could be the culprit. It is…
Read MoreLet’s face it; teens today are busy, social and active. School work, sports, after school jobs, chores and more consume a teenager’s day, along with keeping up with social media. Most kids know that their smile is the first thing people notice about them, but they may not know important tips to keep their smile…
Read MoreDid you receive less than raving reviews at your last dental appointment? Sometimes without even realizing it you could be developing bad habits when it comes to brushing. If your teeth are not getting as clean as you would like or if you are coming up with cavities at your dental checkups you may be…
Read MoreTooth enamel on the outside of your teeth is designed to last a lifetime. The American Dental Association reports that tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body. You can think of tooth enamel as the protector of your teeth. It is normal to have some wear and tear of tooth enamel over…
Read MoreHave you ever had a crown or veneer pop off a tooth? If you’ve never experienced having a tooth restoration dislodge and pop off you are lucky. Where most veneers last what seems to be a lifetime, others can pop off from time to time. Anything can cause a veneer or crown to come loose,…
Read MoreIf you ask your dentist which type of candy, if any, they would recommend, most dentists will mention dark chocolate. You can find study after study about the healing properties and health benefits of dark chocolate. Chocolate has over 300 chemical compounds that can be linked to numerous health benefits for almost every part of…
Read MoreIt’s tough enough to get your kids to floss when they don’t have braces, but now that they have them they could go months without flossing unless you encourage them to do it! Maybe you’re the one with adult braces, and as an adult you’re already frustrated getting used to having braces in the first…
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