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It’s not a secret that good oral hygiene begins in the home with regular brushing and flossing, but did you know Spring cleaning at home is good for your mouth too? Cleaning and scrubbing your home reduces the same bacteria that contributes to cavities and gum disease. Each …
Stress is challenging for everyone. While it’s known that stress negatively affects your mood, it is also the leading cause of tooth grinding. Grinding teeth, or “bruxism,” is something that 10-15% of adult Americans experience. While not everyone who grinds their teeth may associate themselves as being stressed, …
Wisdom teeth typically erupt through the gums at ‘the age of wisdom’, between the ages of 17 and 25. While there may be arguments at to the wisdom attainment at this age, oral surgeons generally agree it’s time to pay attention to these wisdom teeth – if not …
Prescription drugs are prescribed to patients who are often in need of pain relief after a dental or medical procedure. Unfortunately, the statistics on prescription drug abuse are skyrocketing showing that in the US alone, an estimated 54 million people over the age of 12 have used prescription …
If you suffer from dental anxiety, trips to the dentist or oral surgeon may often be uncomfortable. However, have you ever thought about reverse dental anxiety, where dentists and oral surgeons are made uncomfortable from patients? Though patient anxiety is nothing we’re familiar with (because our patients are …
Though candy may satisfy your temporary sugar craving, the effect long-term is nothing sweet at all. In fact, besides negatively affecting your teeth, candy can hurt your body in 5 other major ways: Teeth – We all know candy affects your teeth, but did you know why sticky, …
Earth Day is right around the corner! The day is set aside to annually celebrate our beautiful Planet Earth and all it provides us, and to work on ways we can be better stewards of our natural environment. Some Earth-healthy habits that individuals can learn to incorporate into …
We all know that maintaining good dental health is important – it affects our teeth and jaw, our ability to chew, and our smiles. But it also affects our overall health! Therefore, regular visits with dental professionals are important for maintaining physical health throughout our bodies. But which …
Evidence suggests that sipping wine may be good for your colon and heart, according to a recently-released study by the American Chemical Society. Researchers believe that this could be because of wine’s abundant and diverse polyphenols. The health benefits of polyphenols are typically attributed to the fact that …
As parents, we try hard to give our children the best. However, when it comes to adding on Tooth Fairy tasks, parents may sometimes fall short. These are just some of the funny messages left by parents on Twitter about the struggles of being the tooth fairy: “That …
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham may have created a small molecule that prevents or impedes tooth cavities. When applied to teeth, the molecule is so slippery that it inhibits the development of the protective and sticky biofilm that is a keystone of oral bacterial growth. …
Well, the unfortunate news is that 9 out of 10 people will have at least one impacted wisdom tooth requiring removal. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at wisdom teeth – what are they exactly and what happens if you leave them untreated. Wisdom Teeth …