Do you ever stop and study the bristles of your toothbrush, noticing that they aren’t as sharp as they used to be? It could be time for you to replace it.  But when is the proper time to throw out that toothbrush? And what is the proper way to care for the new one? The […]

It’s safe to say many of us have bad habits. They may be nervous habits like twirling our hair or tapping our fingers, or they could be really bad habits like biting our nails or smoking. But sometimes we have habits we don’t realize are bad. One such habit is bruxism, or grinding of the […]

If you have obstructive sleep apnea, you might have been told by your doctor that losing weight will help clear up the dangerous sleep disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea. In fact, the sleep disorder as a whole affects an estimated 22 million Americans, with 80 percent of those […]

Many parents can attest: Kids and teenagers can be challenging to take to the dentist for a number of reasons. But perhaps even more difficult is infants! Parents often aren’t sure when to take their baby to the dentist for the first time or how to take care of those tiny first teeth. According to […]

It’s pretty clear that smoking can have a huge impact on overall health, but it’s also dangerous to oral health specifically. But how exactly does cigarette smoke impact the teeth and gums?  Down to the Roots Teeth are attached by a root, which is attached to a bone that holds the tooth in place. Did […]

Having an unhealthy waistline could prove to be detrimental to oral health. This is perhaps not that surprising, considering a poor diet of sugary treats and not enough greens could contribute to both. But what may be surprising is another oral health-body weight connection: inflammation.  Being overweight can increase your chances of inflammation in the […]

Eating disorders are known to have serious effects on the overall health of those who suffer from them. But many people are unaware that eating disorders can also pose a risk to oral health. But how?  For starters, those who suffer from bulimia nervosa, also known as binge eating, consume large quantities of unhealthy foods, […]