What Foods Are Good For Teeth?
When it comes to the health of your teeth, you really are what you eat. Sugary foods, such as candy and soda, contribute to tooth decay. One of the first areas to decline when your diet is less than ideal…
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Understanding the Difference Between Your Dentist and Dental Hygienist
When you go to the dentist, usually the first person you see is the dental hygienist. Just as there are doctors and nurses in hospitals, in dental practices you have dentists and dental hygienists. Understanding what each person does can help…
Chewing Gum: Good or Bad for Teeth?
Did you know that the average American consumes 1.8 pounds of gum each year? Many people chew gum habitually and mindlessly, chewing away for hours each day. It’s important to know how chewing gum affects our dental health. You may have…
What is Mandibular Tori?
Did you know there’s an oral disease that affects between 5 and 7 percent of the U.S. adult population? This condition is called Mandibular Tori, which causes pain and discomfort, and some of its symptoms are almost unnoticeable. It is…
What is Lockjaw?
There are many ailments that can plague our everyday lives from simple colds to serious medical conditions. The most dangerous thing about these is that they are often overlooked and people attempt to “tough them out” when really, they are…
Celiac Disease and Your Oral Health
Celiac Disease and Your Oral Health According to the Mayo Clinic, one in 141 Americans living in the U.S. has celiac disease. However, it is believed that as many as an additional two million people have it, but remain undiagnosed….
Eating Disorders and Your Oral Health
Eating Disorders and Your Oral Health Eating disorders are a serious health problem, however, most people suffer in silence. Eating disorders can do a great deal of damage to a person’s body and brain functions, but you may not realize…
What is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder?
What is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder? Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, commonly referred to as TMJ, are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. It is not known for certain…
What is Bruxism?
What is Bruxism? Do you ever wake up from a night’s sleep with sore teeth and jaws? It’s possible you could grinding your teeth in your sleep, and not even know it. Grinding your teeth is known as bruxism. This…
What is an Oral Abscess
What is an Oral Abscess? When the inside of your mouth gets hurt or irritated, bacteria may enter and cause an infection. Sometimes you will see a painful swelling filled with pus (a thick, yellowish fluid). If the pus can’t…