Canker Sores: Triggers and Remedies
GETTING A CANKER sore can mean days of distracting discomfort. Canker sores are small, shallow sores that develop on the inside of our lips or cheeks, and they can make it difficult to eat and even talk. Where do these awful ulcers come from and what can we do about them?
The Role of Saliva
WHAT IS SPIT FOR? It’s a pretty important question in the realm of oral health. We tend…
Let’s Debunk Some Endodontic Myths
MILLIONS OF PEOPLE struggle with dental anxiety, and for many it’s so severe that they…
How to Care for Your Lenses
Corrective lenses are such small things that make such enormous differences in our lives.
The Role of Saliva
WHAT IS SPIT FOR? It’s a pretty important question in the realm of oral health. People tend to think of saliva in a negative context if they think about it at all, but without spit, we would have a hard time chewing, swallowing, or even tasting our food. We also wouldn’t be able to speak clearly, and our teeth and gums would be much more vulnerable to problems like gum disease and tooth decay.
Pregnancy’s Impact on Oral Health
AN EXPECTANT MOTHER goes through many changes during pregnancy beyond the…
Benefits of Having Straight Teeth
STRAIGHT TEETH AREN’T just about looking good. People with straight teeth are perceived…
The Many Shades of Color Blindness
Being colorblind can mean a lot of different things, and only in rare cases does it mean seeing in black and white.
Pregnancy’s Impact on Oral Health
AN EXPECTANT MOTHER goes through many changes during pregnancy beyond the baby bump and some funny cravings. Unfortunately, some of the changes to oral health are not especially pleasant.
Eating Disorders Versus Oral Health
WHEN WE THINK of the damage that eating disorders can do, we probably first think…
