If you could snap your fingers and magically stop snoring, you would have done it by now. Every night, right as you drift off to sleep, your partner elbows you in the side or pushes you over because you’ve started to “saw logs.” While this is annoying, it’s less heartbreaking than when you wake up by yourself because they’ve escaped …
5 Medical Conditions Your Dentist Can Spot
Your dentist specializes in oral health, but they do more than just keep your teeth and gums healthy. They support your overall wellness through the mouth and body connection. Your oral and general health are closely connected. Many dental issues can increase your risk of various medical conditions, and certain health problems can affect your mouth. Here are 5 health …
3 Summer Activities That Can Harm Your Smile
The summer season is in full swing, where the sun shines brightly, and the joys of outdoor activities beckon. As you soak up the warmth and embrace the adventures that summer brings, it’s important not to overlook the well-being of your smile. While indulging in the pleasures of summer, there are a few activities that could potentially pose risks to …
Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?
There are several ways to care for your smile. Flossing every day, eating a tooth-approved diet, avoiding bad oral habits like smoking, and practicing moderation when it comes to sweet treats are all great ways to keep your oral health in good condition. Brushing your teeth is also a staple of excellent oral health and a lovely smile, but did …
4 Back-To-School Tips to Help Your Teen With Invisalign
Now that summer is over, it’s time for your teen to head back to school. Amid the hustle and bustle of gathering school supplies and organizing transportation for them, you’ll also need to help them keep up with their Invisalign treatment. The last thing you’d want is for them to get off track with their progress during the semester. To …
Dental Floss or Waterpik: Which Do You Choose?
As strange as it might sound, dental floss isn’t the only way to floss your teeth. Instead, you could use a more recently invented tool called a Waterpik. The latter isn’t as well-known, but it uses a unique method to do the same things as dental floss. That said, which is the better flossing method for oral health? Does one have …
Can I Put My Knocked-Out Tooth Back in Its Socket Myself?
According to the American Association of Endodontists, around 5 million US adults and children have one or more of their teeth knocked out every year. That said, dental emergencies like displaced teeth are common—but when it happens to you, what should you do? Is putting the tooth back in its socket yourself a viable option, or should you hold off …
A Collaborative Approach to Releasing Tongue Tie or Lip Tie
A tongue tie, or tethered oral tissue (TOT), is basically a strand of tissue (frenum) that is too tight or too short and restricts the movements of the tongue and lips. This may be discovered in an infant who is having difficulty nursing, a toddler with a speech impediment or difficulty articulating, or even an adult who has this congenital …
5 New Year’s Resolutions to Benefit Your Smile
There’s no better time than the beginning of the new year to get started with some more wholesome lifestyle habits. Whether you are eager to eat healthier, spend more time reading, or take the time to meditate each morning, you are taking a step to better your life. As for your dental health there are always additional steps that you …
4 Tooth-Friendly Stocking Stuffers
The holidays are finally here. In addition to there being so much excitement, there is also a long to do list. Whether you are still stringing up lights around your home, putting together your holiday playlist, or trying to decide which recipes to settle on this year, there is good reason to be excited. However, you don’t want to start …