ELDERLY PEOPLE ARE not the only people at risk of gum recession, even though that idea is where the expression "long in the tooth" originated. Some people are unlucky enough to be genetically prone to gum recession, but there are…
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THERE ARE MANY things parents can do to put their kids' smiles on the right track for a lifetime of good oral health. Here are a few of them: #1: Find them a toothbrush they like using. A child's toothbrush…
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IN THE PHARMACY section of every grocery store, one side of an entire aisle is often dedicated to dozens of toothpaste options. We want to help our patients find the right things to look for to help narrow that selection…
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IF A CHILD CONTINUES their finger or thumb-sucking habit past their toddler years, it can negatively affect the growth of their jaws and the position of their teeth. A Healthy Habit for a Baby or Toddler There's no need to…
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OF COURSE WE SMILE when we feel happy, but there's evidence to show that the link between smiling and happiness might go both ways — the simple act of smiling can make us feel a little better! Even a fake…
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AS PARENTS, EVERY milestone a new baby reaches is incredibly exciting, and sometimes we can get impatient and even start worrying long before we should. To get out in front of that tendency, let's lay out the average schedule of…
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ANYONE WHO SWIMS or scuba dives frequently could encounter some unique dental issues if they aren't careful. Let's take a closer look at the big ones. Chlorine's Effect on Teeth The longer teeth are exposed to acidic chlorine ions in…
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DENTAL ANXIETY KEEPS millions of people from seeking dental treatment every year, and it affects kids too. Parents can help their kids develop a positive mindset about the dentist by following a few simple tips: 1. Start Early As soon…
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GUM DISEASE, TOOTH DECAY, and other oral health problems don't set in overnight. That's why it's so important to have regular checkups and to be diligent with daily oral hygiene habits. If it's been a while since the last trip…
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TEETHING CAN BE upsetting for babies and their parents alike! We're here to help with a few simple teething tips: 1. Learn to spot signs of teething. Typically around the six-month mark, the first teeth will begin to emerge. A…
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THERE'S A GOOD REASON dental health professionals warn their patients not to chew ice. This habit can cause serious and permanent damage to teeth and gums, so what makes it so addicting in spite of the dangers? A Mental Condition…
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MINIMIZING THE RISK of childhood tooth injuries starts with knowing the most common causes of those injuries. Babies and toddlers are most likely to injure themselves by slipping in the bathtub. Non-slip mats are a great precaution! Projectiles like balls…
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THE AMERICAN CANCER Society estimates that there will be over 54,000 new oral cancer cases just in 2024. In recent decades, the survival rate of these cancers has risen considerably, and early detection is a huge part of that. That's…
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WE DENTAL HEALTH professionals tend to be big fans of the Tooth Fairy. We can remember leaving a baby tooth under the pillow and looking forward to finding a nice reward the next morning. Other parts of the world have…
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WOMEN FACED AN uphill battle establishing themselves in many career fields, dentistry included. That's why, for Women's History Month, we're celebrating three pioneers for women in dentistry. Lucy Hobbs Taylor Lucy Hobbs Taylor, born 1833, was the world's first female…
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ON THE LONG list of things parents need to teach their kids in childhood is proper flossing, but plenty of adults don't know the best techniques themselves! We're here to help. Daily flossing should be a priority for anyone with…
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EATING DISORDERS can cause many kinds of damage to the body, including the teeth. Oral hygiene habits and regular dental visits are crucial, but in order to maintain good oral health, we also need a variety of nutrients, vitamins, and…
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BEING TONGUE-TIED isn't just an expression; for many people, it's an actual medical condition, and a similar one is being lip-tied. We all have thin, stretchy pieces of tissue that connect our tongues to the floor of our mouths and…
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1 IN EVERY 8 Americans (including kids) has sensitive teeth. To understand why, we'll need to take a look at dental anatomy. Erosion and the Layers of a Tooth Every tooth has nerves at the center. When the tooth is…
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WE HEAR A LOT of the same questions from patients and parents of patients, so let's wrap up the year by answering three of them. #1: My tooth doesn't hurt, so why do I need a filling? Cavities aren't always…
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WE'VE BEEN HEARING for decades how dangerous smoking is to many aspects of our health. As dental professionals, our focus is particularly on the dangers to oral health, including unsightly stains on teeth at the less serious end of the…
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WE'VE ALL HEARD of the active ingredient in toothpaste: fluoride. It supplies tooth enamel with important minerals to keep it strong and it protects against tooth decay. It's the one ingredient toothpaste must contain to earn the American Dental Association's…
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OUR JAWS GET a pretty constant workout between all the talking, chewing, and yawning we do, but those simple activities become more complicated for those with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD or TMJ). There's a small, fibrous disk that serves as…
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2 OUT OF EVERY 5 KIDS have at least one cavity by the time they finish elementary school, and the main reason is sugar. Bacteria Love Sugar As Much As We Do Harmful bacteria living on the surfaces of our…
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UNLESS THE DENTIST is an active TikTok user, it's not a good idea to get dental health advice from social media. We've noticed a lot of dangerous DIY ideas popping up so let's take a minute to nip them in…
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40% OF KIDS WILL have at least one cavity by the time they start school, usually due to poor oral hygiene and eating and drinking lots of sugary things. It's critical to teach kids good oral health habits early on…
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FOR AS LONG AS there have been people, there has been tooth decay, but people in past civilizations didn’t have as many answers about what caused their tooth problems as we do now. That led to some very strange beliefs…
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“MOUTH-BREATHER” HAS made the rounds as an insult in recent years, but breathing primarily through the mouth instead of the nose can actually have some pretty negative effects on health, including oral health. Mouth-breathing should only be done as an…
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WE CAN SEE a hint of the state of dental health in Shakespeare’s England from a sonnet in which he describes his lady love’s reeking breath. The lines “black contagious breath” and “his breath stinks with eating toasted cheese” make…
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YOU PROBABLY HEARD the line “it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown” when you were growing up, but the pedantic dentist might point out that it technically isn’t true. At least ten muscles are involved in smiling, while…
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