The most basic oral health advice you’ll ever hear is to brush your teeth twice a day and floss once. That’s good, but are you sure you’re getting other things right?  It turns out most people don’t, and a lot of the things we do may be hurting our quest for perfect dental health and […]

If you fancy your teeth whiter, seek out professional in-office teeth whitening from an experienced dentist. That’s the song an Irish woman has been singing ever since she had a terrible teeth-whitening experience at an unnamed salon in Monaghan in the Ulster province of Ireland.  Aoife Willis, the woman in question, recently shared details of […]

If you’ve ever heard your jaw make a clicking or popping sound as you open it or your jaw feels like it’s been stuck or out of place, chances are you’ve had the symptoms of a temporomandibular joint disorder.  For some people, this can be characterized by mild or severe pain around the ear that […]

Some 22 million Americans are believed to be suffering from some form of sleep apnea. While that’s undoubtedly an alarming figure, what is more alarming is the fact that about 80 percent of moderate and severe cases of sleep apnea are still undiagnosed, says Bend, Oregon, dentist Dr. Kelley Mingus. This condition is characterized by a blockage […]

Aging makes individuals susceptible to a range of conditions that may affect teeth and gum health. This is why the older population has a higher probability of experiencing cavities, gum disease and similar conditions. Although sticking to proper oral hygiene will reduce your risk greatly, there are still cases in which individuals with proper oral […]

Have you always taken your tongue for granted? Well, a lot of us do! We tend to think of this body part as a random feature, but it’s not. Your tongue can provide clues about your oral health and general health, and here are just a few of the examples: A tender, sore tongue may be […]

The Oral Health Foundation’s National Smile Month Survey of 2019 revealed new facts about bleeding gums. This survey revealed that while most people will experience this condition in their lifetime, about 50 percent experienced bleeding in the past year alone.  Even if it is common, bleeding gums is not normal and shouldn’t be ignored. It’s […]

With an estimated 10 million Americans suffering from the debilitating condition known as temporomandibular joint dysfunction, that’s a whole lot of pain and suffering put upon our already stressed-out society. Unfortunately, many people with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (or TMJ dysfunction for short) either don’t realize they have it or have resigned themselves to believe they […]

Almost everyone these days wants to whiten their teeth. This makes sense since it can help improve your smile and, in some cases, boost confidence and self-image as well. The prevalence of DIY teeth whitening has also grown in recent times. Many people are tempted to try at-home teeth-whitening kits to see if they can […]

For decades, people suffering from sleep apnea have had only one real option when it comes to treatment: a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine. The machine pumps oxygen through a hose and into a mask worn by the sleep apnea sufferer during sleep to promote healthier breathing habits when apneic episodes occur most: […]