In the fight against gum disease, diet truly matters. Gum disease is an inflammatory condition, so if you’re eating a lot of processed foods and sugary snacks, your diet could be making that inflammation worse. In fact, making a few changes to your everyday meals can...
You probably already know that anxiety is hard on your body. The tight shoulders, the sleepless nights, the upset stomach. Anxiety can also affect your dental health by causing problems like teeth grinding, acid reflux, and dry mouth. Severe anxiety might even make you neglect...
Do you know how much water you drink in a day? Can you remember when you last took a sip from your water bottle? Does your mouth feel dry right now? Most people walk around mildly dehydrated every single day and have no idea. In fact,...
When it comes to pediatric dental care, most dentists are the same. They push the fluoride. They say that silver fillings are fine, because the teeth will fall out in a few years anyway. But a lot of parents have legitimate concerns about the safety...
Conventional dental materials like metal crowns and amalgam fillings are strong, but they are not invincible. They expand and contract with temperature changes, and over this time puts unnecessary stress on the surrounding tooth structure. Biomimetic dentistry uses materials that mimic your body’s natural tissues. That...
Here's something worth knowing: smiling is genuinely good for you. Not just in a feel-good way, but physically. It can lower your heart rate, ease pain, and shift how your brain processes everything around you. We already put together a list of ways to give yourself...
If you need to replace a missing tooth, you have two options: a dental implant or a bridge. Each one has its own advantages and drawbacks, depending on the person who needs a tooth replacement. For instance, a dental implant will last a lifetime, instead of...
Most of us know the basics: brush twice a day, don’t forget to floss, and see your dentist regularly. But even these simple habits can be difficult to stick to. We know that’s true, because at least 1 in 4 adults has untreated tooth decay....
You roll over in the morning, your partner gives you that look, and you already know. Morning breath. We’ve all been there, and honestly, it is one of the most universal human experiences on the planet. Morning breath is bound to happen once in a while,...
Are you waking up with a sore jaw, tension headaches, or sensitive teeth? Your first instinct might be to blame stress. But what if the culprit is actually sitting in your medicine cabinet? A surprising number of commonly prescribed drugs are known to cause bruxism...