Mouth breathing. The butt of many cruel jokes and the cause of a whole lot of dry mouths. Mouth breathing is surprisingly more common than you think. In a Sleep Review study, 61% of adults surveyed identified themselves as a mouth breather. That’s an awful lot of...
Wisdom teeth aren’t just the butt of corny jokes (no, you won’t lose any wisdom), they can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort if not cared for properly. They’re also one of the most popular reasons to visit the dentist. In fact, 85% of people will need to have...
Referred to by the American Dental Association as, “nature’s cavity fighter,” fluoride is a mineral that dentists have discovered aids in cavity prevention. But, how does it work? And what exactly does fluoride do to prevent cavities? Is it sorcery? Read on to learn...
We’ve all experienced it at one point or another—that twinge of pain that makes you wince and avoid anything that could aggravate it. Tooth sensitivity is more common than you think. According to WebMD, 1 in 8 Americans experiences tooth sensitivity in their life. So,...
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and of all the dental issues that plague parents, none may be worse than a teething baby. Teething is frustrating, tiring and don’t forget painful for your tiny tot. And while most people wouldn’t think of teething...
Ask anyone and they’ll probably be able to rattle off a few healthy foods that you should eat every day- vegetables, fruits, proteins. These foods are notorious for doing your body a whole lot of good- but what about your teeth? Are the foods that are so good for your...
Receding economies, tides, hairlines…and gum lines? Gum recession is a very common dental condition that affects people no matter their overall mouth health. In fact, a lot of people don’t even know they have the beginning stages of gum recession until they see...
As a parent, there are a lot of exciting firsts that you experience with your child. First steps, first words, first bite of real food and the list goes on. Some less than exciting firsts, but equally as important are first doctors and dentist trips. Most children go...
Almost 5000 years ago, the first toothbrush was born. According to the American Dental Association, a “chew stick,” or a twig with a frayed end would suffice for cleaning teeth and removing debris was the earliest form of a toothbrush. Because this was inefficient...
Is your mouth feeling like sandpaper? The Sahara Desert? Stale bread? A dry mouth can be uncomfortable and bothersome, and while it happens to all of us once in a while, some folks experience dry mouth as a chronic condition, called Xerostomia. You might not know it,...
