Why Our Spit Matters
WE DON’T USUALLY think very much about our spit, but it’s one of the biggest unsung heroes of our oral health. Just as…
Teaching Good Daily Flossing Habits
HAVING HEALTHY SMILES isn’t just about brushing twice a day. It’s also about flossing, and the best time to build a…
Spotlight on Men’s Oral Health
WE SHOULD ALL BE taking good care of our teeth and gums, but did you know that this can mean different things for men than…
Oral Health and Eating Disorders
OUR BODIES NEED a wide array of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in order to function effectively, all the way to…
What Are Tongue Ties and Lip Ties?
BEING “TONGUE-TIED” is a common expression in the English language, but it’s also a real medical condition. Being lip-tied is…
Traumatic Dental Injuries
SOMETIMES, EVEN WHEN we do everything the dentist tells us to do to keep our teeth healthy and strong, accidents still…
Types of Bad Bites and Their Treatments
WHAT IS A BAD BITE? A bad bite, also called a malocclusion, is when the upper and lower teeth don’t fit together the…
Sleep Apnea, Jaws, and Gums
IN JUST THE UNITED STATES, sleep apnea affects over 18 million adults and up to 20 percent of children who…
What Makes Teeth Sensitive?
IF YOU CAN’T REALLY enjoy ice cream because every bite sends a nasty jolt through your teeth, then you know what…
Spotlight on Women’s Oral Health
WHEN YOU THINK of the differences between men and women, oral health concerns probably aren’t…
