Are you constantly feeling thirsty or having trouble speaking, chewing, or swallowing due to dry mouth? Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common condition that arises when there is insufficient saliva in your mouth. It can be caused by various factors such as dehydration, side effects of medication, medical conditions, or lifestyle habits. Whatever the… Read more »
Category: Oral Health
5 Common Causes Behind Your Toothache
Toothaches can be incredibly uncomfortable and bothersome. They can range from mild to severe pain, and they are usually indicative of a problem that needs attention. Knowing the common causes behind your toothache can help you to figure out what is going on with your teeth and gums and how to best address the issue.… Read more »
The Relationship Between Diet And Gum Health
Did you know that what you eat affects your gum health? That’s right – your diet can have a direct effect on the condition of your gums. In this article, we will explore how the foods and drinks you consume can impact your oral health. Let’s get started! Benefits of Eating Healthy Foods Eating a… Read more »
How to Care for Your Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are an essential tool that dentists use to restore oral function and aesthetics. Different types of dental crowns include porcelain crowns, metal crowns and resin crowns. Metal crowns are made of a base metal alloy such as nickel, chrome, or alloys of gold and offer good performance, durability, and corrosion-resistance. Ceramic crowns provide… Read more »
Oral First Aid Kit
(Before we start: oral health and dental emergencies are emergencies, and first aid is meant to be the initial step in controlling the damage. If the worst should occur, contact your dentist or local emergency room right away to get substantive care) As we’ve all learned over the last year and a half, preparedness is… Read more »
Building Better Oral Health Habits
We all know the importance of oral health. Teeth are meant to be permanent, and if our smiles are going to last a lifetime they need consistent and effective care each and every day. Likewise, we all know that we need to be brushing and flossing regularly, eating the best diet we can, and ensuring… Read more »
Pregnancy and Oral Health
Whether it’s your first or your third, pregnancy is always an exciting time. The pending arrival of a little one is a time of both joy and frustration, but above all, it is busy, sometimes overwhelmingly so! With so much going on and so many things demanding your attention, it’s really easy to let some… Read more »
The Connection Between Oral Health and Diabetes
Diabetes is a complex condition, which is increasingly common in the United States. Per the CDC, currently around one in ten Americans have diabetes and one in three Americans are pre-diabetic, meaning that they’re on their way to having the disease. As medical professionals frequently point out, diabetes affects many aspects of overall health, including… Read more »
Important Facts about Oral Cancer
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and as such, we’d like to share with you some important facts about oral cancer and its detection, prevention, and treatment. Oral cancer is a serious disease, with roughly 54,000 new diagnoses in the United States each year. Oral cancer affects people from all walks of life across this… Read more »
Don’t Open Bottles With Your Teeth (And Other Things to Avoid)
Recently, a YouTube video has been floating around featuring up-close footage of an internet celebrity opening a bottle with their teeth. On the surface it’s a cute video: they pop the bottle cap off the bottle by using their lower teeth as an opener and then say something cute and funny to the camera. This… Read more »
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